Nikon D610, User Manual

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White Balance
White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. In
modes other than
P , S , A , and M , white balance is set automatically by the camera.
Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources in P , S , A , and M modes, but
other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source:
White balance is set by pressing
the
L
(
U
) button and rotating
the main command dial until the
desired setting is displayed in the
control panel.
Option Color temp.
*
Description
v
Auto
3,500–
8,000 K
White balance is adjusted automatically. For best
results, use type G, E, or D lens. If built-in or optional
flash fires, results are adjusted for flash.
Normal
Keep warm lighting colors
J
Incandescent 3,000 K Use under incandescent lighting.
I Fluorescent Use with:
Sodium-vapor lamps 2,700 K • Sodium-vapor lighting (found in sports venues).
Warm-white fluorescent
3,000 K • Warm-white fluorescent lights.
White fluorescent 3,700 K • White fluorescent lights.
Cool-white fluorescent
4,200 K • Cool-white fluorescent lights.
Day white fluorescent 5,000 K • Daylight white fluorescent lights.
Daylight fluorescent
6,500 K • Daylight fluorescent lights.
High temp. mercury-vapor 7,200 K
• High color temperature light sources (e.g.
mercury-vapor lamps).
H
Direct sunlight 5,200 K Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.
N
Flash
5,400 K Use with built-in or optional flash.
G
Cloudy 6,000 K Use in daylight under overcast skies.
M
Shade
8,000 K Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.
K Choose color temp.
2,500–
10,000 K
Choose color temperature from list of values
(
0 120).
L
Preset manual —
Use subject, light source, or existing photograph as
reference for white balance (
0
121).
* All values are approximate and do not reflect fine-tuning (if applicable).
(P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
L
(
U
) button Main command
dial
Control panel