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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
d White Balance
Adjust white balance based on the light source to
give pictures the most realistic colors possible.
[Auto] can be used under most types of lighting, or
you can apply the white balance setting suited to a
particular light source to achieve more accurate
results.
At settings other than [Auto], the icon for the current setting is displayed in
the monitor (c 6).
j Notes on Flash Mode
At white balance settings other than [Auto] or [Flash], turn the flash off (B) (c 26).
e
Auto (default setting)
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in
most situations.
f
White bal. preset
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual
lighting conditions (c 76).
g
Daylight
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
h
Incandescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
i
Fluorescent
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
j
Cloudy
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
l
Flash
Use with the flash.
White balance
White bal. preset
White bal. preset
Daylight
Daylight
Incandescent
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Fluorescent
MENU
Exit
Auto
White bal. preset
Daylight
Incandescent
Fluorescent