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Changing Shooting Settings
White Balance
Select White balance from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48).
White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto
(default setting) is recommended for most light sources; if necessary, other values can be
selected according to the type of source. The following options are available in a, b, c,
and d modes (Auto is automatically selected in e, f, g, h, i, j, k, and l
modes).
E White Balance (A 103)
White balance can also be set from the shooting menu (A 100). The White balance option in the
shooting menu can be used to choose a specific type of fluorescent lighting or to fine tune white
balance.
F 11 — F/G Button (A 112)
White balance can also be set using the command dial.
K
Auto (default setting)
Camera sets white balance automatically. Recommended for most situations.
f
Incandescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
g
Fluorescent
Use under fluorescent lighting. The specific type of fluorescent lighting can be specified
from White balance (A 103) in the shooting menu.
h
Direct sunlight
Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.
J
Flash
Use with built-in flash or optional Nikon flash units.
i
Cloudy
Use in daylight under overcast skies.
j
Shade
Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.
k
Preset manual
Use gray or white object or existing photograph as reference for white balance. See
“Preset Manual” for details (A 105).