VQT2A80
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode:
Adjusting the White Balance
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest
to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Press ( ).
Press / to select the white balance and then
press [MENU/SET] to set.
• You can also use the front dial to set.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
_ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
w 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 TV screen
6 Sunlight
7 White fluorescent light
8 Incandescent light bulb
9 Sunrise and sunset
10 Candlelight
KNKelvin colour Temperature
Item Recording conditions
[AWB] Automatic adjustment
[V] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights
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When taking pictures with the flash only
[ ]/[ ] When using the preset white balance
[ ] When using the preset colour temperature setting
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