Adjusting the white balance

 

 

 

ISO

WB

D-R

DEC

Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the color tones. However, you can also adjust them according to the lighting conditions.

1Display the White-balance mode screen with the function dial and the Fn button (page 43).

2Select the desired white balance mode with v/V on the controller.

3To select [AWB], press the center of the controller.

To select anything other than [AWB], go to each procedure.

AWB (Auto white balance)

Adjusts the white balance automatically.

(Preset white balance)

Adjusts the white balance to a specific light source (see

 

below).

 

 

K* (Color temperature)

Adjusts color temperature. The CC (Color Compensating)

 

filter is also adjusted (page 47).

(Custom white balance) Memorizes the basic white color (page 48).

*K: stands for “Kelvin” (unit of color temperature)

Preset white balance

Select an option to suit a specific light source. Use this function if you cannot get your desired color in [AWB].

1Display the White-balance mode screen with the function dial and the Fn button (page 43).

2Display the Preset white balance screen with v/V on the controller, then press B.

3Select the desired light source with b/B on the controller or the control dial, then make fine adjustments with v/V on the controller, if necessary.

•You can adjust the white balance between +3 and -3 (in Fluorescent, between +4 and -2).

•Adjusting toward + increases the color temperature and the image turns reddish. Adjusting toward - decreases the color temperature and the image turns paler.

•1 step is equivalent to approximately 10 mired*.

* Mired: a unit to indicate the color conversion quality in color temperature filters.

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