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Shooting in manual mode (continued)
Adjusting the white balance and black
balance
When white balance adjustments are performed,
black balance adjustments are performed at the
same time.
White balance
In order to reproduce the white accurately, adjust
the ratio between the three RGB primary colors. If
the white balance is not adjusted properly, not only
will the white be reproduced poorly but the color
tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded.
When you are shooting in manual mode, readjust
the white balance whenever lighting conditions
change.
You can store white balance adjustments to Ach
and Bch of the Function Navi.
You can also use the preset values.
Use the settings to suit the shooting conditions.
Black balance
Adjust the ratio between the three RGB primary
colors to reproduce black accurately. If the black
balance is not adjusted properly, not only will black
be reproduced poorly, but the color tones of the
entire screen will also be downgraded.
Black balance adjustment is usually not necessary,
but be sure to perform it in the following cases.
When using the camera for the first time.
When using the camera after extended periods
of disuse.
When using the camera after large changes in
ambient temperature.
After setting the shutter speed to standard or low
speeds.
After switching between progressive mode and
standard (50i) mode.
WHITE BAL switch
BARS
COUNTER
RESET
ZEBRA
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White balance and black balance
adjustments
1
Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to
manual mode. (Page 40)
2
Set the shutter speed. (Page 50)
3
Place a white pattern in a location with the
same lighting conditions and light source as
the subject, then zoom in and fill the whole
screen with white.
Something white (a white cloth or wall) near the
subject can be used instead.
Do not include bright spotlights in your shot.
4
Press the WHITE BAL button to display Ach
or Bch.
The mode changes in order from ATW→ATW
LOCK→P3.2K→P5.6K→Ach or Bch→ATW
with each press of the button.
5
Touch the LCD monitor and display the
Function Navi.
6
Touch to display the operation menu.
7
Touch Ach or Bch.
8
Press and hold the WHITE BAL button.
Adjustment takes a few seconds.
(The following messages appear on the
screen.)
Message during adjustment
AWB ABB
ACTIVE
Message after adjustment
AWB ABB OK
An error message appears on the screen
when white balance adjustment is not
possible.
Message when adjustment cannot be
done
AWB NG
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