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6 Selecting the White Balance
Normally, the <Z> setting will set the optimum white balance
automatically. If natural colors cannot be obtained with <Z>, you
can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source.
In the Basic Zone modes, <Z> will be set automatically.
The three R (red), G (green), and B (blue) primary colors exist in varying
proportions in a light source depending on its color temperature. When the
color temperature is high, there is more blue. And when the color
temperature is low, there is more red.
To the human eye, a white object still looks white regardless of the type of
lighting. With a digital camera’s white balance setting, you can compensate
for the color temperature so that the colors in the image look more natural.
The subject’s white color is corrected and used as the basis for adjusting
the other colors. The camera’s <Z> feature uses the image sensor for
auto white balance.
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White fluorescent
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Press the <6> (∂) button. (∫)
1
Select the white balance setting.
•
While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <l> dial to select the desired
white balance setting.
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To return to shooting, press the shutter
button halfway.
2
White Balance