Adjusting the Black Balance
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Adjusting the Black Balance
You can have the camera adjust the black balance automatically when the ambient temperature changes
considerably or if there is a noticeable change in a true black video signal.
1 Attach the body cap to the lens mount.
• If a lens was attached, turn off the camera and remove the lens. Place the body cap back on the lens mount
and turn on the camera.
2 Open the [ABB] screen.
[Camera Setup]
>
[ABB]
• Complete the procedure following the messages on the camera’s control display.
3 Press [OK].
• The automatic black balance procedure will start. It will take approximately 40 seconds.
• During the procedure, the monitoring screen will turn black.
4 When the confirmation message appears, press [OK].
• If the sensor is not completely shielded from light, [Error] will appear on the control display. Press [OK] and
repeat the procedure from the beginning.
NOTES
• Adjusting the black balance is necessary in the following cases:
- When using the camera for the very first time or after a long period of not using it.
- After sudden or extreme changes in ambient temperature.
- After changing the ISO speed/gain settings.
- After resetting all the camera’s settings.
• During the adjustment of the black balance, you may notice some irregular displays appear on the monitoring
screen. This is not a malfunction.
