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3b. Alternatively, you can position the central spot in the view-
finder over an area that you consider should be rendered as
neutral in color in the image (a ‘grey card’ or even a sheet
of white paper is ideal) and make a test capture (ensure the
exposure is approximately correct otherwise you will get a
warning message).
A small rectangle appears on the display marking that parti-
cular area. Calculations then take place automatically so that
the following shots use the area chosen as the new ‘white
balance’ standard. Using this method you can also read off
the screen what the color temperature of the light source has
been judged to be in degrees Kelvin.
4b. Press the MENU button to exit the menu system and keep the
setting.
To make a rapid User Button white balance setting:
(Please note: this function works when using a CF card only)
1. Assign the User Button (or AE-L, STOP DOWN or
M.UP button) to activate Grey balance exp. (see under
Customizable button function list for details.
2. While framing the centre spot in the viewfinder over a
neutrally colored surface, press the assigned button.
A small rectangle appears on the display marking that
particular area. Calculations then take place automatically
so that the following shots use the area chosen as the new
‘white balance’ standard.
Note
New settings are retained even
when the camera has been turned
off and re-activated, so don’t for-
get to make new settings when
required.
White Balance Shot screen
appears after test capture to
illustrate the area chosen for
white balance calculation.
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