Nikon D6, Reference Manual

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Achieving Natural Colors with Different Light Sources (White Balance)
v
0 [ Keep
white (reduce
warm colors)
]
Approx. 3500–
8000 K
Eliminate the warm color cast
produced by incandescent
lighting.
v
1 [ Keep
overall
atmosphere
]
Approx. 3500–
8000 K
Partially preserve the warm color
cast produced by incandescent
lighting.
v 2 [ Keep
warm lighting
colors
]
Approx. 3500–
8000 K
Preserve the warm color cast
produced by incandescent
lighting.
D [ Natural light
auto ]
Approx. 4500–
8000 K
White balance is adjusted for non-
artificial light sources, producing
more life-like colors than does
[
Auto ] when used under natural
light.
H [ Direct sunlight ] Approx. 5200 K
Use with subjects lit by direct
sunlight.
G
[ Cloudy ] Approx. 6000 K
Use in daylight under overcast
skies.
M [ Shade ] Approx. 8000 K
Use in daylight with subjects in
shade.
J
[ Incandescent ] Approx. 3000 K Use under incandescent lighting.
Option
Color
temperature
*
Description