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White Balance
White Balance
For natural colors, press the command dial down (WB) to display the following op-
tions, then rotate the dial or press it up or down to highlight an option that matches
the light source and press MENU/OK to select (for an explanation of “white balance,”
see the Glossary on page 113).
WHITE BALANCE
Option
Option
Description
Description
AUTO
AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.
h
h
Measure a value for white balance (P 36).
k
k
Selecting this option displays a list of color
temperatures (
P 36); highlight a tempera-
ture and press MENU/OK.
i
i
For subjects in direct sunlight.
j
j
For subjects in the shade.
Option
Option
Description
Description
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.