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Advanced still image shooting
c Select (SPOT METER)
with b/B, then select [ON] with
v.
The Spot light-metering aiming point
is displayed.
d Aim the spot light-metering
aiming point at the spot you
want to shoot, then shoot your
image.
To cancel spot light-metering
In Step 3, select [OFF]. The spot light-
metering aiming point disappears, and the
camera returns to normal light-metering.
Adjusting color tones
– White Balance
MODE dial: P/SCN/
When the white balance is set to AUTO, the
white balance is set automatically in
response to the condition of the subject, and
the overall color balance is adjusted
accordingly. When you want to fix the
conditions under which the image is
captured, or when shooting under special
lighting conditions, you can select the
settings manually.
(Incandescent)
• Used when shooting, for example, at a
party, where the lighting conditions
change often
• Used in a studio, or under video lights
(Fluorescent)
Used when shooting under fluorescent
lights.
(Cloudy)
Used when shooting under a cloudy sky.
(Daylight)
Used when shooting outdoors, and for
shooting at night, under neon lights, for
fireworks, sunrise/sunset and twilight.
AUTO (no display)
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.
a Set the MODE dial to P,
SCN, or .
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select [WB] (WHITE BAL) with
b/B, then select the desired
setting with v/V.
To return to automatic settings
In Step 3, select [AUTO].
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you
choose , the overall color of the image may
show differences from the actual color.
• When the flash is triggered, the manual setting
of white balance is cancelled, and the shooting
of the image is done in AUTO mode.
WB
SPOT METER
ISO
OFF
ON
Spot light-
metering
aiming point
Shutter button
MODE dial
Control button
MENU