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White Balance
For natural colors, choose a white balance option that matches the
light source. Press the function (Fn5) button to display the options
shown below, then press the selector up or down to highlight an op-
tion and press MENU/OK to select.
Option
Description
AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.
k
l
m
Measure a value for white balance (P 62).
k
Selecting this option displays a list of color
temperatures (P 62); highlight a tempera-
ture and press MENU/OK to select the high-
lighted option and display the ne-tuning
dialog.
Option
Description
i
For subjects in direct sunlight.
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:0 B:0
WB SHIFT AUTO
SET
R White balance is adjusted for ash lighting only in AUTO and g modes. Turn the ash o using other white
balance options (P 78).
R Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures back after shooting to check colors.
R White balance options can also be accessed using H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING> WHITE BALANCE (P 89).