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White Balance
For natural colors, press the
WB
button and rotate the command dial
until a setting that matches the light source is highlighted in the display
(for an explanation of “white balance,” see the Glossary on page 117).
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Option
Option
Description
Description
AUTO
White balance adjusted automatically.
y
/
z
Measure values for white balance (pg. 40).
i
For subjects in direct sunlight.
j
For subjects in the shade.
k
Use under “daylight” fl uorescent lights.
l
Use under “warm white” fl uorescent lights.
m
Use under “cool white” fl uorescent lights.
n
Use under incandescent lighting.
If
AUTO
does not produce the desired results (for
example, when taking close-ups), select
y
or
z
and measure a value for white balance or choose
the option that matches the light source.
a
Notes
• At settings other than
y
and
z
, auto white balance
is used with the fl ash. Turn the fl ash off (pg. 28) to
take pictures at other settings.
• Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures
back after shooting to check colors in the monitor.
