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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to
P34
.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest
to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Applicable modes:
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Note
•
The optimal White Balance will differ depending on the type of fluorescent lamp being recorded
under so use [AWB] or [
Ó
].
•
The White Balance setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White
Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
•
In the Scene Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB].
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[Scenery]/[Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Food]/[Party]/[Candle Light]/[Sunset]/[Flash Burst]/
[Starry Sky]/[Fireworks]/[Beach]/[Snow]/[Aerial Photo]/[Film Grain]
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Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1
Auto White Balance will work within this range
2
Blue sky
3
Cloudy sky (Rain)
4
Shade
5
Sunlight
6
White fluorescent light
7
Incandescent light bulb
8
Sunrise and sunset
9
Candlelight
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Kelvin Colour Temperature
[White Balance]
[AWB]
Automatic adjustment
[
V
]
When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[
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]
When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[
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]
When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[
Ñ
]
When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[
Ò
]
Value set by using [
Ó
]
