Pentax 17731, Operating Manual

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You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance
according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.
1
Press the 3 button in
A
mode.
The [
A
Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (
23
) to select [White
Balance].
3
Press the four-way controller (
5
).
The [White Balance] screen appears.
4
Use the four-way controller (
23
)
to change the setting.
You can check the results of available white
balance settings on the preview image each
time you press the four-way controller.
5
Press the
4
button.
The setting is saved.
Adjusting the White Balance
F
Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
G
Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
H
Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.
I
Tungsten Light
Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other
tungsten light.
J
Fluores. Light
Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent
light.
K
Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.
• Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color
balance of pictures taken with the white balance set to
F
.
• Depending on the selected shooting mode, the white balance setting
may not be changed. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting
Mode” (p.246) for details.
White Balance
MENU
Auto Auto
OK
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