Pentax SLR Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Function Reference
The color of the subject changes with the light source. For example, the
same white object will be a different shade of white in daylight than under
a light bulb. In cameras using film, this is adjusted by changing the film or
using filters. In digital cameras, the whiteness is adjusted using white
balance. The default setting is [F (Auto)].
The color temperature (K) is an estimate. This does not indicate precise colors.
Set [White Balance] in the Fn menu. (p.102)
Setting the White Balance
F
Auto
Set to automatically adjust the white balance. (About 4000
to 8000K)
G
Daylight Set when taking pictures in sunlight. (About 5200K)
H
Shade Set when taking pictures in the shade. (About 8000K)
^
Cloudy Set when taking pictures on cloudy days. (About 6000K)
J
Fluorescent
Light
Set this when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting.
Select the type of fluorescent light, from W (white)
(4200K), N (neutral white) (5000K), and D (daylight)
(6500K).
I
Tungsten
Light
Set when taking pictures under light bulb or other
tungsten light. (About 2850K)
b
Flash
Set to take pictures using the built-in flash.
(About 5400K)
K
Manual
Set to take pictures by manually adjusting the white
balance.
Refer to p.113 for manual adjustment method.
The above adjustment is not reflected in Picture mode.
OK
OK
OK
White Balance
White Balance
Auto
Auto
OK
White Balance
Auto