Panasonic DMC-FZ150 Camcorder User Manual


 
Recording
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Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
KlKelvin colour Temperature
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1 Select [ ] or [ ] and then press 1.
2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the
frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and
then press [MENU/SET].
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or
too dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to
appropriate brightness.
Exit the menu after it is set.
You can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting
conditions. The colour of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the colour
temperature increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the colour temperature
decreases, the picture becomes more reddish.
1 Select [ ] and then press 1.
2 Press 3/4 to select the colour temperature and then
press [MENU/SET].
You can set a colour temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].
Setting the White Balance manually
Setting the colour temperature
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