Reference Manual

E30
Reference Section
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode)
• See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A 71) for information about
Image mode.
• Other than the Continuous (E35), items share the same settings with A
(auto) mode and continuous shooting mode, and the settings are saved in the
camera’s memory even if the camera is turned off.
• Continuous can be selected only when using continuous shooting mode.
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.
The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with
the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct
sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this
adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is
known as “white balance.” For natural colors, select a white balance setting that
matches the light source before shooting.
Although the default setting, Auto, can be used under most types of lighting, the
white balance setting suited to a particular light source can be specified manually
to achieve more accurate results.
The current white balance setting is indicated by an icon when shooting (A 6).
No icon is displayed when Auto is selected.
Enter A (auto) mode or continuous shooting mode M d button M A or C tab M
White balance
Option Description
a Auto
(default setting)
White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions.
Best choice in most situations.
b Preset manual
Useful when shooting under unusual lighting. See “Using Preset
Manual” for more information (E32).
c Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
d Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting.
e Fluorescent Use under fluorescent lighting.
f Cloudy Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
g Flash Use with the flash.