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White Balance Options
For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that
matches the light source before shooting.
The following options
are available:
Option
Color temp.
(K)
Description
v
Auto
(default)
3,500–
8,000
*
White balance is adjusted
automatically using color
temperature measured by image
sensor and 1,005-segment RGB
sensor.
For best results, use type G
or D lens.
If built-in or optional flash
is used, white balance reflects
conditions in effect when the flash
goes off.
J Incandescent 3,000
*
Use under incandescent lighting.
I Fluorescent
Use under following seven light
sources:
Sodium-vapor lamps 2,700
*
Use under sodium-vapor lighting
(found in sports venues).
Warm-white
fluorescent
3,000
*
Use under warm-white fluorescent
lights.
White fluorescent 3,700
*
Use under white fluorescent lights.
Cool-white fluorescent 4,200
*
Use under cool-white fluorescent
lights.
Day white fluorescent 5,000
*
Use under daylight white
fluorescent lights.
Daylight fluorescent 6,500
*
Use under daylight fluorescent
lights.
High temp. mercury-
vapor
7,200
*
Use under high color temperature
light sources (e.g. mercury-vapor
lamps).
H Direct sunlight 5,200
*
Use with subjects lit by direct
sunlight.