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Func
tion
Refere
nce
White balance is a function for adjusting the color of an image so that white objects
appear white. Set the white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance
of pictures taken with white balance set to
F
(Auto), or to intentionally apply
a creative effect to your images. The default setting is
F
(Auto).
* The color temperature (K) is an estimate. This does not indicate precise colors.
1
Press the
{
button.
The Fn menu appears.
2
Press the four-way controller
(
4
).
The White Balance screen appears.
Setting the White Balance
F
Auto
Automatically adjusts the white balance. (About 4000 to
8000K)
G
Daylight
For use when taking pictures in sunlight. (About 5200K)
H
Shade
For use when taking pictures in the shade. It reduces the
bluish color tones in a picture. (About 8000K)
^
Cloudy
For use when taking pictures on cloudy days. (About 6000K)
J
Fluorescent
Light
For use when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting. Select
the type of fluorescent light, from W (white) (About 4200K), N
(neutral white) (About 5000K), and D (daylight) (About 6500K).
I
Tungsten
Light
For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other
tungsten light. It reduces the reddish color tones in a
picture. (About 2850K)
b
Flash
For use when taking pictures using the built-in flash.
(About 5400K)
K
Manual
Use this to manually adjust the white balance according to
the lighting so that white objects appear as a natural white.
K
Color
Temperature
Use this to set the color temperature in figures. You can
save three settings.
W h i t e B a l a n c e
W h i t e B a l a n c e
A u t o
A u t o
Check
Check
W h i t e B a l a n c e
A u t o
Check
5000K
5000K
5000K
O K
O K
O K
OK
