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Recording
Adjusting the White Balance
Applicable modes:
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.
1
Press
1
(
).
2
Press
3
/
4
to select the White Balance and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
•
Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [
]/[
].
•
The White Balance might not be adjusted for the subject where the flash does not reach when the
flash is used.
•
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.
–
[Scenery]/[Panning]/[Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Food]/[Sunset] (Scene
Mode)
Settings
Description of settings
[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
[
]
When taking pictures with the flash only
[
Ñ
]
When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[
]/[
]
When using the preset White Balance
[
]
When using the preset color temperature setting
1
2
1
2
