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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to
P24
.
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 halogen lighting being recorded
under so use [AWB], [
] or [
].
•
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.)
∫
Setting the white balance manually
This will set the values for the white balance. Use it in accordance with
the recording conditions.
1
Select [
] or [
] and then press
1
.
2
Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the
frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then
press [MENU/SET].
[WHITE BALANCE]
[AWB]
: Automatic adjustment
[
V
]
:
When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[
Ð
]
:
When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[
î
]
:
When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[
Ñ
]
:
When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[
]
:
When
using the preset white balance
[
]
:
[
]
:
When using the preset colour temperature setting
1
2
SET
1
2
1
2