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White Balance
White Balance
Press the command dial down (WB) to display the following options, then rotate the
dial or press it left or right to highlight an option that matches the light source and
press MENU/OK. The dialog shown at bottom right will be displayed; use the com-
mand dial to ne-tune white balance or press DISP/BACK to exit without ne-tuning
(for an explanation of “white balance,” see the Glossary on page 118).
SHIFTSET
WHITE BALANCE
AUTO
SET
WB SHIFT
Option
Option
Description
Description
AUTO
AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.
h
h Measure a value for white balance (P 43).
k
k
Selecting this option displays a list of color
temperatures (P 43); highlight a tempera-
ture and press MENU/OK to select the high-
lighted option and display the ne-tuning
dialog.
i
i
For subjects in direct sunlight.
Option
Option
Description
Description
j
j
For subjects in the shade.
k
k
Use under “daylight” uorescent lights.
l
l
Use under “warm white” uorescent lights.
m
m
Use under “cool white” uorescent lights.
n
n
Use under incandescent lighting.
g
g
Reduces the blue cast typically associated
with underwater lighting.
R White balance is adjusted for ash lighting only in AUTO and g modes. Turn the ash o using other white
balance options.
R Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures back after shooting to check colors.
R White balance can also be adjusted using the Q button.