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White Balance
White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source.
Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; in P, S, A, and M modes,
other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source:
1 Place the cursor in the information display.
If shooting information is not displayed in
the monitor, press the P button.
Press the
P button again to place the cursor in the
information display.
2 Display white balance options.
Highlight the current white balance setting in the
information display and press J.
3 Choose a white balance option.
Highlight an option and press J.
To return to
shooting mode, press the shutter-release button
halfway.
Option Description
v
Auto Automatic white balance adjustment.
Recommended in most situations.
J
Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting.
I
Fluorescent Use with the light sources listed on page 77.
H
Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.
N
Flash Use with the flash.
G
Cloudy Use in daylight under overcast skies.
M
Shade Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.
L
Preset manual Measure white balance or copy white balance from existing photo (0 79).
P button Information display