Operating instructions | Video preferences
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Three memory positions (FL, AW1 and AW2) are available to store the results of the
auto-white measurement process. The memory positions are filled with measured
values using the automatic white balance switch at the front. The FL position is
recommended for shooting with fluorescent light.
A continuous automatic white balance position (AWC) is also available. This function
continuously measures the white balance and adjusts accordingly. It can be used when
a constant colour balance is required under changing lighting temperatures (sunsets,
indoors/outdoors use).
In the auto-white positions an electronic colour filter can be adjusted in the
VIDEO
menu. This varies the colour balance to obtain warmer or colder colour effects. When
an automatic white balance process is performed, the electronic colour filter is reset to
its default value.
Selecting the colour temperature
The up/down
Colour temperature (White bal.) switch
(8) on the left-front side of
the camera allows a choice between:
Three preset colour temperatures:
• 3200K (3.2K) - for studio lighting conditions
• 5600K (5.6K) - for outdoors, clouded conditions
• 7500K (7.5K) - for outdoors, clear blue skies
Three memory positions:
• FL- memory position for fluorescent light
• AW1 - memory position 1
• AW2 - memory position 2
An automatic continuous white position:
• AWC - continuous measurement (2.5K to 20K)
When the switch is first pressed, the viewfinder displays the current value. A new value
is chosen by scrolling up or down through the available values. The
Colour
temperature indicators
(34) in the viewfinder light to show which position is
selected. None of these indicators light when AWC is selected, but the
Non-standard
indicator
(33) lights.
The viewfinder also displays the actual value of a measured colour temperature. The
range of the auto-white balance is from 2.5K to 20K.
