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White Balance
For natural colors, select D WHITE BALANCE in the shooting menu to display the
following options, then use the selector to highlight an option that matches the
light source and press MENU/OK. The dialog shown at bottom right will be displayed;
use the selector to ne-tune white balance or press DISP/BACK to exit without ne-
tuning (for an explanation of “white balance,” see the Glossary on page 109).
WHITE BALANCE
AUTO
SHIFTSET
WB SHIFT
SET
Option
Description
AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.
h Measure a value for white balance (P 33).
k
Selecting this option displays a list of color
temperatures (P 33); highlight a tempera-
ture and press MENU/OK to select the high-
lighted option and display the ne-tuning
dialog.
i
For subjects in direct sunlight.
Option
Description
j
For subjects in the shade.
k
Use under “daylight” uorescent lights.
l
Use under “warm white” uorescent lights.
m
Use under “cool white” uorescent lights.
n
Use under incandescent lighting.
g
Reduces the blue cast typically associated
with underwater lighting.
R White balance is adjusted for ash lighting only in AUTO and g modes. Turn the ash o using other white
balance options.
R Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures back after shooting to check colors.
R White balance can also be adjusted using the Q button.