Nikon D5000 Digital Camera User Manual


 
_I_ Measuring Preset White Balance
If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode
will end when the exposure meters turn off. The auto meter-off delay can be changed using
Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; _ 157). The default setting iseight seconds.
Preset White Balance
The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time; the existing value will
be replaced when a new value is measured. When shooting in mode M, check the exposure
indicator to ensure that the subject isneither under- nor over-exposed (_ 85).
[] Other Methods for Measuring Preset White Balance
To enter preset measurement mode (see above) after selecting preset white balance in the
information display (_ 96), press _ for afew seconds. Ifwhite balance has been assigned to
the Fn(_) button (_ 163) and preset white balance selected by pressing the Fn (_) button
and rotating the command dial, the camera will also enter preset measurement mode if the
Fn(_) button is pressed for a few seconds.
[] Studio Settings
In studio settings, a standard gray panel can be used as a reference object when measuring
_reset white balance.
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