Nikon CoolPix P500, Quick Start Manual, Page: 132 / 289

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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (
j
,
k
,
l
,
m
Modes)
More on
Sh
ooting
White Balance
The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.
The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with
the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct
sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this
adjustment of the human eye by processing images according to the color of the
light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural coloration, choose a white
balance setting that matches the light source before shooting.
Although the default setting,
Auto , can be used under most types of lighting, you
can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve
more accurate results.
* Seven settings for fine-tuning become available. The “+” direction increases the blue hue and the
“–” direction increases the red hue.
When white balance is enabled, the current setting is displayed during shooting
(
A
8). When Auto is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed.
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Notes on White Balance
• At white balance settings other than Auto or Flash , set the flash to
W
(Off) (
A
36).
• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be
Applied Simultaneously” (
A
104) for more information.
Set to
j
,
k
,
l
or
m M d
(Shooting menu)
M
W hite balance
a
Auto (default setting)
The white balance is automatically adjusted to suit the lighting conditions. The best
choice in most situations.
b
Preset manual
Use when shooting under unusual lighting. See “Preset Manual” (
A
91) for more
information.
c
Daylight*
The white balance is adjusted for direct sunlight.
d
Incandescent*
Use under incandescent lighting.
e
Fluorescent (FL1 to FL3)
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting. Choose from FL1 (white fluorescent),
FL2 (daylight white/neutral fluorescent) and FL3 (daylight fluorescent).
f
Cloudy*
Use when shooting under overcast skies.
g
Flash*
Use with the flash.