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P, S, A, and M Modes
White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of
the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most
light sources; other values can be selected if necessary
according to the type of source:
White Balance
Option
Description
v
Auto
Automatic white balance adjustment.
Recommended in most situations.
J
Incandescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
I
Fluorescent
Use with the light sources listed on page 123.
H
Direct sunlight
Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.
N
Flash
Use with the flash.
G
Cloudy
Use in daylight under overcast skies.
M
Shade
Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.
L
Preset manual
Measure white balance or copy white balance
from existing photo (
