Reference Guide (PDF Edition)

Table Of Contents
Option
Color
temperature
*
Description
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[Auto]
The camera adjusts white b
alance for optimal
results with most light sources. If an optional
flash unit is used, whit
e balance will be adjusted
in accord with the conditions in effect when the
flash fires.
i [Keep white
(reduce war
m
colors)]
Approx. 3500–
8000K
Eliminate the warm color cast produced by
incandescent lighting.
j [Keep overall
atmosphere]
Appr
ox. 3500–
8000K
Partially preserve the warm color cast produced
by incandescent lighting.
k [Keep warm
lighting colors]
Appr
ox. 3500–
8000K
Preserve the warm color cast produced by
incandescent lighting.
D [Natural light auto]
Appro
x. 4500–
8000K
White balance is adjusted for non-artificial light
sources, producing mor
e life-like colors than
does [Auto] when used under natural light.
H [Direct sunlight]
Appro
x. 5200K Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.
G [Cloudy]
Approx. 6000K Use in daylight under overcast skies.
M [Shade]
Approx. 8000K Use in daylight with subjects in shade.
J [Incandescent]
Approx. 3000K Use under incandescent lighting.
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White Balance