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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
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White Balance
Adjust white balance based on the light source to
give pictures the most realistic colors possible.
Although the default setting, [Auto], can be used
under most types of lighting, you can apply the
white balance setting suited to a particular light
source to achieve more accurate results.
At settings other than [Auto], the icon for the current setting is displayed in
the monitor (
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Flash Mode
At white-balance settings other than [Auto] or [Flash], turn the flash off (
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Auto
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in
most situations.
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White bal. preset
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual
lighting conditions. See the next page for more information.
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Daylight
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
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Incandescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
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Fluorescent
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
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Cloudy
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
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Flash
Use with the flash.
White balance
Exit
Auto
Daylight
Daylight
Incandescent
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Fluorescent
White bal. preset
White bal. preset
Daylight
Incandescent
Fluorescent
White bal. preset