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Reference Section
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)
• See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A60) for information about Image mode.
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human
brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white
objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent
lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the
color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural colors, select a white
balance setting that matches the light source before shooting.
Although Auto (the default setting) can be used under most types of lighting, white balance
can be adjusted to suit the sky conditions or light source and achieve more natural color
tones in the image.
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting
mode (A6). No icon is displayed when Auto is selected.
Select A (auto) mode M d button M A tab M White balance
Option Description
aAuto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions.
bPreset manual Useful when shooting under unusual lighting (E25).
cDaylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
dIncandescent Use under incandescent lighting.
eFluorescent Use under fluorescent lighting.
fCloudy Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
gFlash Use with the flash.