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Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > White Balance
White Balance
To capture a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural.
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(White Balance) desired mode
In [White Balance] modes other than [C.Temp./Filter], you can fine tune the color tone as you like. Press 
on the control wheel to display the adjustment screen, then adjust the tone using
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| Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location. |
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| Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp, or under bright lighting, such as in | ||||
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| [Fluor.: Warm White]: Adjusts for warm white fluorescent lighting. |
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| [Fluor.: Cool White]: Adjusts for cool white fluorescent lighting. |
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| [Fluor.: Day White]: Adjusts for day white fluorescent lighting. |
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| [Fluor.: Daylight]: Adjusts for daylight fluorescent lighting. |
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| Adjusts the color temperature depending on the light source. Achieves the effect | ||||
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| Fixes the white balance to a setting depending on the light source. Use this | |||||
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| Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in [Custom] mode. | ||||
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Effects of lighting conditions
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
The color tones are adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color tones manually using the White
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