FujiFilm FINEPIX F800EXR, Owner'S Manual

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98 Menus
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
D D WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE (( default: default: AUTO) AUTO)
If AUTO does not produce natural colors (for example, when taking close-ups), select h and
measure a value for white balance or choose the option that matches the light source.
Option Option Description Description
AUTO AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.
h h
Measure a value for white balance.
i i For subjects in direct sunlight.
j j
For subjects in the shade.
k k Use under “daylight” fl uorescent lights.
l l Use under “warm white” fl uorescent lights.
m m
Use under “cool white” fl uorescent lights.
n n Use under incandescent lighting.
g g For underwater photography
h h : Custom White Balance : Custom White Balance
Choose
h
to adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions. White balance measure-
ment options will be displayed; frame a white object so that it fi lls the display and press the
shutter button all the way down to measure white balance.
•
If “ COMPLETED! ” is displayed , press MENU/OK to set white balance to the measured value.
• If “ UNDER ” is displayed , raise exposure compensation ( P 39) and try again.
• If “ OVER ” is displayed , lower exposure compensation and try again.
R
For greater precision, adjust
P
FILM SIMULATION ,
N
ISO , and
U
DYNAMIC RANGE
before measuring white balance.
R At settings other than h , auto white balance is used with the fl ash.
R
Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures back after shooting to check colors in
the display.