Operation Manual

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White Balance
For natural colors, press the WB button and rotate the command dial un-
til a setting that matches the light source is highlighted in the display.
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Option
Option
Description
Description
AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.
h
Measure a value for white balance.
i
For subjects in direct sunlight.
j
For subjects in the shade.
k
Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights.
l
Use under “warm white” fluorescent lights.
m
Use under “cool white” fluorescent lights.
n
Use under incandescent lighting.
h: Custom White Balance
Choose h to adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions. White balance measurement options will
be displayed; frame a white object so that it fills the LCD monitor and press the shutter button all the way down
to measure white balance.
• If “COMPLETED!” is displayed, press MENU/OK to set white balance to the measured value.
• If “UNDER” is displayed, raise exposure compensation (P 37) and try again.
• If “OVER” is displayed, lower exposure compensation and try again.
1 Note
For greater precision, adjust P FILM SIMULATION, N ISO, and U DYNAMIC RANGE before measuring
white balance.
1 Notes
• At settings other than h, auto white balance is used with the flash.
• Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures back after shooting to check colors in the LCD monitor.