4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
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Press [MENU/SET] to set.
∫ Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
KlKelvin Colour Temperature
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You can set the colour temperature manually for
taking natural pictures in different lighting
conditions.
1 Press 3.
2 Press 3/4 to select the colour temperature and
then press [MENU/SET].
• You can set a colour temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].
Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance
will vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ].
• The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash.
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• In Scene Guide Mode/Child Mode/Portrait Mode, changing the scene or Recording Mode will
return White Balance settings (including the White Balance fine adjustment setting) back to
[AWB].
• In the Scene Guide Mode, settings suitable for each scene are made.
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