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The white balance refers to the correctness of
colour reproduction under various lighting. If the
white balance is correct, all other colours will be
accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted
automatically. However, more advanced
camcorder operators control this function
manually to achieve a more professional colour/
tint reproduction.
1
Set the power switch to “
M
”.
2
Press
W.B
repeatedly to select the desired
mode.
[AUTO]
(No indicator): White balance is
adjusted automatically.
: For adjusting the white balance manually
depending on the light source. (
墌
“Manual
White Balance Adjustment”)
: When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.
: When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.
: When a video light or similar type of
lighting is used.
[ ]
= Factory-preset
●
The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”
appears.
To return to automatic white balance
Select “AUTO” in step
2
.
Or, set the power switch to “
A
”.
Adjust the white balance
manually when shooting
under various types of
lighting.
1
Set the power switch
to “
M
”.
2
Hold a sheet of plain
white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom
or position yourself so that the white paper fills
the screen.
3
Press
W.B
repeatedly to select “
”.
4
Press and hold
W.B
until
begins blinking.
●
When the setting is completed,
stops blinking.
NOTES:
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In step
2
, it may be difficult to focus on the white
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.
(
墌
pg. 41)
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A subject can be shot under various types of
lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,
candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature
is different depending on the light source, the
subject tint will differ depending on the white
balance settings. Use this function for a more
natural result.
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Once you adjust white balance manually, the
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or
the battery removed.
White Balance Adjustment
Manual White Balance Adjustment
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