Sony DSC-P30/P50 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Tips
Normally, the camera automatically
adjusts the exposure. If the color of the
image is too dark or bright as illustrated
below, we recommend that you adjust the
exposure manually. When recording a
backlighted subject or a subject in the
snow, set it toward +, and when recording
a dark subject with fully displayed on the
LCD screen, set it toward –.
Set the exposure
toward +
Set the exposure
toward
Adjusting the white
balance (WHITE
BALANCE)
Mode dial: / /
Normally, the white balance is
automatically adjusted (AUTO). When
you record with the shooting condition
fixed or under the specific lighting
condition, you can manually adjust the
white balance.
1
Set the mode dial to ,
or .
2
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3
Select [WB] (WHITE BAL)
with
b
/
B
,
the desired setting
with
v
/
V
.
HOLD
Recording a single-colored subject
or background
AUTO (No indicator)
Adjusts the white balance
automatically
Under fluorescent lighting
IN DOOR (
n
)
Places where the lighting
condition changes quickly
Under bright lighting such as
photography studios
Under sodium or mercury lamps
OUT DOOR ( )
Recording a sunrise/sunset, night
scene, neon signs, or fireworks
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2
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