FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Series, Owner'S Manual

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Men
u
s
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
For natural colors, choose a setting that matches
the light source (for an explanation of “white bal-
ance,” see the Glossary on page 118).
Option Option Description Description
AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.
h
Measure a value for white balance.
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
h
and
measure a value for white balance or choose the
option that matches the light source.
1
Notes
• At settings other than h , auto white balance is used
with the fl ash. Lower the fl ash (pg. 37) to take pic-
tures at other settings.
• Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures
back after shooting to check colors in the monitor.
■ ■
h h
: Custom White Balance : Custom White Balance
Choose
h
to adjust white balance for unusual
lighting conditions. White balance measurement
options will be displayed; frame a white object so
that it fi lls the monitor and press the shutter but-
ton all the way down to measure white balance.
If “ COMPLETED! ” is displayed , press MENU/OK to set
white balance to the measured value. This value
can be reselected by pressing
MENU/OK when cus-
tom white balance options are displayed.
If “ UNDER ” is displayed , raise exposure compensa-
tion (pg. 43) and try again.
If “ OVER ” is displayed , lower exposure compensa-
tion and try again.
2
Tip
To give a deliberate color cast to your photographs,
measure a value for custom white balance using a col-
ored instead of a white object.
D D WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE