Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects
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Setting a Custom White Balance
You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting
conditions by having the camera evaluate a subject such as a white piece of paper
or white cloth.
1
Press the
button twice.
• The current white balance mode will appear in
the display panel. The WB settings menu will
appear in the LCD monitor or viewfinder if it is
on.
2
Press the
or
arrow on the omni
selector to select
.
3
Aim the camera at the white paper or
cloth and press the button.
• Aim the camera so that the white sheet or
cloth completely fills the frame in the LCD
monitor screen or viewfinder before pressing
the button.
4
Press the Set button.
• You can also take the picture with the white
balance set to the selected value by pressing
the shutter button instead.
5
Shoot the image.
• If you pressed the shutter button at Step 4,
the white balance mode will reappear after
the shot, allowing you to change the setting
for the next shot.
