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Function Reference
White balance is a function for adjusting the color of an image so that white
objects appear white. Set the white balance if you are not satisfied with the
color balance of pictures taken with white balance set to F (Auto), or
to intentionally apply a creative effect to your images. The default setting
is F (Auto).
* The color temperature (K) is an estimate. This does not indicate precise colors.
* The white balance is adjusted based on preset values provided in the camera when
set to G (Daylight), H (Shade), ^ (Cloudy), J (Fluorescent Light), I (Tungsten
Light), or b (Flash).
Set [White Balance] in the Fn menu. (p.108)
Setting the White Balance
F
Auto
Automatically adjusts the white balance. (About 4000 to
8000K)
G
Daylight For use when taking pictures in sunlight. (About 5200K)
H
Shade
For use when taking pictures in the shade. It reduces the
bluish color tones in a picture. (About 8000K)
^
Cloudy
For use when taking pictures on cloudy days. (About 6000K)
J
Fluorescent
Light
For use when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting. Select
the type of fluorescent light, from W (white) (About 4200K), N
(neutral white) (About 5000K), and D (daylight) (About 6500K).
I
Tungsten
Light
For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other
tungsten light. It reduces the reddish color tones in a
picture. (About 2850K)
b
Flash
For use when taking pictures using the built-in flash.
(About 5400K)
K
Manual
Use this to manually adjust the white balance according to
the lighting so that white objects appear as a natural white.
• Refer to p.119 for manual adjustment method.
• White balance cannot be adjusted in Picture mode and H mode (p.50).
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White Balance
White Balance
Auto
Auto
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White Balance
Auto