White balance
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The color of the subject differs depending on lighting conditions. For
instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected
on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for
each. By setting the [WB] (white balance), you can achieve more natural-
looking colors.
The white balance settings below can be compensated further. Also, the
white balance value obtained can be saved.
AUTO
Automatically adjusts the white balance for any light source.
PRESET1
For selecting a white balance setting according to the type of light
when shooting outdoors.
2
For shooting in the shade.
3
For shooting on a cloudy day.
5
For shooting on a sunny day.
4
For shooting in evening sunlight.
PRESET2
For selecting a white balance setting according to the type of light
when shooting indoors.
w
For shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp (6,700K)*.
This type of lamp is used mainly in homes.
TIPS
• Often, bright subjects (such as snow) turn out darker than their natural colors.
Adjust to make these subjects closer to their real shades. For the
same reason, adjust toward – when taking dark subjects.
• Press the
F
button when the histogram is
set to [
F
ON] and the monitor is on to
display the histogram.
• In some situations, you may get better
results when the exposure that the camera
sets is compensated (adjusted) manually.
Note
• Sometimes, using the flash may not produce the brightness (exposure) that
was intended.
• The effects of exposure compensation may be limited when the surroundings
of the subject are extremely bright or dark.
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F2.8
F2.8
1/1000
1/1000
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OK
SET
White balance
