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White Balance
Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or
lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual Mode.
≥ For how to perform the settings when using the manual icons, refer to page 39.
1 Select [ WB] pressing the CAMERA FUNCTION
button.
2 Select white balance mode using the multi manual
ring.
≥ To return to auto setting, set to or set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Intelligent Auto
Mode.
∫ To set the White Balance manually
1 Select using the multi manual ring, fill the screen with
a white subject.
2 Pressing and holding the CAMERA FUNCTION button.
≥ When operating with the cursor button, select the flashing
display and press the button in the center.
≥ When the screen turns black instantly and the display stops
flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is complete.
≥ If the display continues flashing, the White Balance cannot be set. In this case, use other
White Balance Modes.
≥ When the display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored.
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance.
≥ When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the White Balance first.
Icon Mode/Recording conditions
Automatic White Balance adjustment
Sunny mode:
Outdoors, under a clear sky
Cloudy mode:
Outdoors, under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1:
Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2:
Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode:
≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
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