Canon G1 Camcorder User Manual


 
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 65
Setting a Custom White Balance
You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting
conditions by having the camera evaluate a subject such as a white piece of paper
or white cloth.
1
Press the button twice.
The current white balance mode will appear in
the display panel. The WB settings menu will
appear in the LCD monitor if it is on.
2
Press the or arrow on the omni
selector to select .
3
Aim the camera at the white paper or
cloth and press the button.
Aim the camera so that the white sheet or
cloth completely fills the frame on the LCD
monitor screen or the entire viewfinder before
pressing the
button.
4
Press the Set button.
You can also take the picture with the white
balance set to the selected value by pressing
the shutter button without pressing the Set
button.
5
Shoot the image.
If you pressed the shutter button at Step 4,
the white balance mode will reappear after
the shot, allowing you to change the setting
for the next shot.