Sony a6400 User Manual

ExpoDisc Custom White Balance Procedures
Sony Cameras
Sony A7 R IV
1.
Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.
2.
Allow the camera to set an automatic exposure using the “P”, “S” or “A”
modes or set the correct manual exposure in “M” mode.
3.
From the MENU navigate to the Camera Settings1 screen and select White
Balance and then select Custom 1 - Custom 3, and then press the right side
of the control wheel.
4.
Select Set and then press the center of the control wheel.
5.
Aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the given lighting condition
and press the center of the control wheel. See the ExpoDisc Instruction
Manual for more information on where to aim the camera.
6.
After the shutter sound beeps, the calibrated values (ColorTemperature and
Color filter) are displayed.
7.
Press the center of the control button again. The monitor returns to the menu
display with the memorized white balance retained. The custom white
balance setting registered in this operation is effective until a new setting is
registered.
8.
If you get the message “Custom WB error” this indicates that you need to
adjust your exposure and reattempt to set your white balance.
9.
From the White Balance menu, select Custom 1 (or whichever Custom setting
you selected in Step 3).
10.
Remove the ExpoDisc, return the camera to auto focus if desired and start
shooting.
Sony A7 R III
1.
Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.
2.
Allow the camera to set an automatic exposure using the “P”, “S” or “A”
modes or set the correct manual exposure in “M” mode.
3.
From the MENU navigate to the Camera Settings1 screen and select White
Balance and then Custom Setup.
4.
Aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the given lighting condition
and press the center of the control wheel. See the ExpoDisc Instruction
Manual for more information on where to aim the camera.
5.
After the shutter sound beeps, the calibrated values (ColorTemperature and
Color filter) are displayed.
6.
Press the center of the control button again. The monitor returns to the
recording information display with the memorized white balance retained.
The custom white balance setting registered in this operation is effective until
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Sony a6400 Specifications

General

Sensor	APS-C CMOS
Megapixels	24.2 MP
ISO Range	100-32000 (expandable to 102400)
Continuous Shooting Speed	11 fps
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth
Image Processor	BIONZ X
Battery	NP-FW50
Weight	403 g (body only)
Autofocus Points	425 phase-detection / 425 contrast-detection points
Video Resolution	4K up to 30p
Viewfinder	2.36 million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
Screen	3.0-inch tilting touchscreen LCD
Dimensions	120.0 x 66.9 x 59.7 mm
Battery Life	Approx. 360 shots (LCD monitor)

Summary

Sony A7 R IV Custom White Balance Procedure

Step 1: Install ExpoDisc and Set Manual Focus

Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.

Step 2: Set Camera Exposure

Allow automatic exposure or set correct manual exposure.

Step 3: Navigate to White Balance Settings

Navigate to Camera Settings1, select White Balance, then Custom 1-3.

Step 4: Confirm Custom White Balance Setting

Select 'Set' and press the center of the control wheel.

Step 5: Aim Camera for Calibration

Aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the lighting condition.

Step 6: View Calibrated Values

After shutter sound, calibrated values (ColorTemperature, Color filter) are displayed.

Step 7: Retain White Balance Setting

Press center button to retain memorized white balance setting.

Step 8: Handle 'Custom WB error'

Troubleshoot 'Custom WB error' by adjusting exposure.

Step 9: Select Custom White Balance

From White Balance menu, select the registered Custom setting.

Step 10: Finalize and Shoot

Remove ExpoDisc, return camera to auto focus, and start shooting.

Sony A7 R III Custom White Balance Procedure

Step 1: Install ExpoDisc and Set Manual Focus

Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.

Step 2: Set Camera Exposure

Allow automatic exposure or set correct manual exposure.

Step 3: Navigate to White Balance Custom Setup

Navigate to Camera Settings1, select White Balance, then Custom Setup.

Step 4: Aim Camera for Calibration

Aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the lighting condition.

Step 5: View Calibrated Values

After shutter sound, calibrated values (ColorTemperature, Color filter) are displayed.

Step 6: Retain White Balance Setting

Press center button to retain memorized custom white balance setting.

Step 7: Handle 'Custom WB error'

Troubleshoot 'Custom WB error' by adjusting exposure.

Step 8: Select Registered Custom White Balance

From White Balance menu, select the registered Custom setting.

Step 9: Finalize and Shoot

Remove ExpoDisc, return camera to auto focus, and start shooting.

Sony A7 R II Custom White Balance Procedure

Step 1: Install ExpoDisc and Set Manual Focus

Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.

Step 2: Set Camera Exposure

Allow automatic exposure or set correct manual exposure.

Step 3: Navigate to White Balance Custom Setup

Navigate to Camera Settings1, select White Balance, then Custom Setup.

Step 4: Aim Camera for Calibration

Aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the lighting condition.

Step 5: View Calibrated Values

After shutter sound, calibrated values (ColorTemperature, Color filter) are displayed.

Step 6: Select Registration Number

Select a registration number (1-3) to save the custom white balance.

Step 7: Handle 'Custom WB error'

Troubleshoot 'Custom WB error' by adjusting exposure.

Step 8: Select Registered Custom White Balance

From White Balance menu, select the registered Custom setting.

Step 9: Finalize and Shoot

Remove ExpoDisc, return camera to auto focus, and start shooting.

Sony A77 Custom White Balance Procedure

Step 1: Install ExpoDisc and Set Manual Focus

Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.

Step 2: Set Camera Exposure

Allow automatic exposure or set correct manual exposure.

Step 3: Access White Balance Settings

Press WB button, select SET, then press center of Multi-Selector.

Step 4: Aim Camera for Calibration

Aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the lighting condition.

Step 5: View Calibrated Values

Shutter clicks, calibrated values (ColorTemperature, Color filter) displayed.

Step 6: Save Custom White Balance Setting

Select a register using multi-selector, then press center to save.

Step 7: Retain White Balance Setting

Monitor returns to display, memorized white balance retained.

Step 8: Handle 'Custom WB error'

Troubleshoot 'Custom WB error' by adjusting exposure.

Step 9: Finalize and Shoot

Remove ExpoDisc, return camera to auto focus, and start shooting.

Sony A100 Custom White Balance Procedure

Step 1: Install ExpoDisc and Set Manual Focus

Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.

Step 2: Set Camera Exposure

Allow automatic exposure or set correct manual exposure.

Step 3: Select WB Mode

Rotate function dial to WB, press Fn button to display WB mode screen.

Step 4: Select Custom White Balance Icon

Use controller pad to select custom white balance icon and press.

Step 5: Aim Camera for Calibration

Aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the lighting condition.

Step 6: Initiate Calibration

Select SET, press center button. Message prompts to press shutter.

Step 7: View Calibrated Values

Shutter clicks, calibrated values (ColorTemperature, Color filter) displayed.

Step 8: Store White Balance

Press center button on controller to store the white balance recorded.

Step 9: Finalize and Shoot

Remove ExpoDisc, place camera in shooting mode, and start shooting.

Sony A200 / A300 / A350 Custom White Balance Procedure

Step 1: Install ExpoDisc and Set Manual Focus

Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.

Step 2: Set Camera Exposure

Allow automatic exposure or set correct manual exposure.

Step 3: Select White Balance Icon

Press Fn button to select the White Balance icon.

Step 4: Select SET Option

Select SET with the left/right buttons on the controller.

Step 5: Aim Camera for Calibration

Aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the lighting condition.

Step 6: Store Custom White Balance

Press center of controller; monitor returns with memorized setting retained.

Step 7: Handle 'Custom WB error'

Troubleshoot 'Custom WB error' by adjusting exposure.

Step 8: Finalize and Shoot

Remove ExpoDisc, return camera to auto focus, and start shooting.

Sony A700 Custom White Balance Procedure

Step 1: Install ExpoDisc and Set Manual Focus

Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.

Step 2: Set Camera Exposure

Allow automatic exposure or set correct manual exposure.

Step 3: Access White Balance Mode Screen

Press WB Button to display White Balance mode screen.

Step 4: Select Custom White Balance Item

Use multi-selector to select custom white balance item.

Step 5: Select SET and Register

Select SET, press center of multi-selector to display register screen.

Step 6: Aim Camera for Calibration

Aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the lighting condition.

Step 7: Select Memory Number

Select a memory number (1-3) to save custom white balance references.

Step 8: Verify White Balance Mode

Ensure registered number matches the White Balance mode screen.

Step 9: Handle 'Custom WB error'

Troubleshoot 'Custom WB error' by adjusting exposure.

Step 10: Finalize and Shoot

Remove ExpoDisc, return camera to auto focus, and start shooting.

Sony A900 Custom White Balance Procedure

Step 1: Install ExpoDisc and Set Manual Focus

Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.

Step 2: Set Camera Exposure

Allow automatic exposure or set correct manual exposure.

Step 3: Access White Balance Mode Screen

Press WB Button to display White Balance mode screen.

Step 4: Select Custom White Balance Item

Use multi-selector to select custom white balance item.

Step 5: Select SET and Register

Select SET, press center of multi-selector to display register screen.

Step 6: Aim Camera for Calibration

Aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the lighting condition.

Step 7: View Calibrated Values

Shutter clicks, calibrated values (ColorTemperature, Color filter) displayed.

Step 8: Select Memory Number

Select a memory number (1-3) to save custom white balance references.

Step 9: Verify White Balance Mode

Ensure registered number matches the White Balance mode screen.

Step 10: Handle 'Custom WB error'

Troubleshoot 'Custom WB error' by adjusting exposure.

Step 11: Finalize and Shoot

Remove ExpoDisc, return camera to auto focus, and start shooting.

Sony A6400 Custom White Balance Procedure

Step 1: Install ExpoDisc and Set Manual Focus

Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.

Step 2: Set Camera Exposure

Allow automatic exposure or set correct manual exposure.

Step 3: Navigate to White Balance Settings

Navigate to Camera Settings1, select White Balance, then Custom 1-3.

Step 4: Confirm Custom White Balance Setting

Select 'SET' and press the center of the control wheel.

Step 5: Aim Camera for Calibration

Aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the lighting condition.

Step 6: View Calibrated Values

After shutter sound, calibrated values (ColorTemperature, Color filter) displayed.

Step 7: Retain White Balance Setting

Press center button to retain memorized white balance setting.

Step 8: Handle 'Custom WB error'

Troubleshoot 'Custom WB error' by adjusting exposure.

Step 9: Select Registered Custom White Balance

From White Balance menu, select the registered Custom setting.

Step 10: Finalize and Shoot

Remove ExpoDisc, return camera to auto focus, and start shooting.

Sony DSC-F828 Custom White Balance Procedure

Step 1: Install ExpoDisc and Set Manual Focus

Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.

Step 2: Set Camera Exposure

Allow automatic exposure or set correct manual exposure.

Step 3: Set Standard Color Mode and Access Menu

Set to Standard Color mode, press Menu, select Color, then Standard.

Step 4: Select WB Set

Press WB Button, hold, and select WB Set with Command Dial.

Step 5: Aim Camera for Calibration

Aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the lighting condition.

Step 6: Initiate Calibration and Await Storage

Press center of Multi-Selector. Do not shake camera while WB indicator flashes.

Step 7: Confirm White Balance Storage

WB indicator lights up when custom white balance has been adjusted and stored.

Step 8: Handle Slow WB Indicator Flash

Slow flash indicates WB not set; adjust exposure and recalibrate.

Step 9: Finalize and Shoot

Remove ExpoDisc, place camera in desired shooting mode, and start shooting.