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White Balance
White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of
the light source. Auto white balance is recommended with most
light sources. If the desired results can not be achieved with auto
white balance, choose an option from the list below or use preset
white balance.
White Balance Options
Option
Color temp.
*
Description
v
Auto
3500–
8000 K
White balance is adjusted
automatically. For best results, use
type G, E, or D lens. If optional
flash fires, results are adjusted
appropriately.
Normal
Keep warm lighting
colors
J
Incandescent
3000 K
Use under incandescent lighting.
I
Fluorescent
Use with:
Sodium-vapor lamps
2700 K
•
Sodium-vapor lighting (found in
sports venues).
Warm-white
fluorescent
3000 K
•
Warm-white fluorescent lights.
White fluorescent
3700 K
•
White fluorescent lights.
Cool-white fluorescent
4200 K
•
Cool-white fluorescent lights.
Day white fluorescent
5000 K
•
Daylight white fluorescent
lights.
Daylight fluorescent
6500 K
•
Daylight fluorescent lights.
High temp. mercury-
vapor
7200 K
•
High color temperature light
sources (e.g. mercury-vapor
lamps).
H
Direct sunlight
5200 K
Use with subjects lit by direct
sunlight.
