White balance
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x
For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp
(5,000K)*. This type of lamp is generally used in desk
lamps, etc.
y
For shooting under a cool white fluorescent lamp
(4,200K)*. This type of lamp is generally used in offices,
etc.
z
For shooting under a white fluorescent lamp (3,500K)*.
1
For shooting under a tungsten light (3,000K)*.
* The color temperature values (K) are approximate. They are not an
accurate indication of color.
CUSTOM
For saving the white balance and compensation values so as to use
them later.
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“Saving a custom white balance” (P. 79)
V
For setting a more precise white balance than preset white balance
can provide. To set the optimum white balance for the shooting
conditions, point the camera at a white object under the light source
you want to use and save the white balance.
Top menu
[MODE MENU]
[PICTURE]
[WB]
[AUTO]
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• You can select [WB] from the shortcut menu in
P
,
A
,
S
,
M
,
r
, and
f
modes.
Top menu
[MODE MENU]
[PICTURE]
[WB]
[PRESET1] /
[PRESET2]
[PRESET1] / [PRESET2]
g
• You can select [WB] from the shortcut menu in
P
,
A
,
S
,
M
,
r
, and
f
modes.
Auto white balance
Preset1/Preset2 white balance
Mode dial
Mode dial
