Recording
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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to
P44
.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color 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 memorized 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.)
•
White balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions:
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[Snow]
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[Beach & Snorkeling]
–
[Underwater]
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In [Scenery], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food], [Party],
[Candle Light], [Sunset], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Aerial Photo] or [Film Grain]
in Scene Mode
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Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions 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 color 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 color temperature
[White Balance]
[AWB]
Automatic adjustment
[
V
]
When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[
Ð
]
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
]
[
Ó
]
Set manually