Reference Guide (PDF Edition)

Select direct measurement mode.
Release the U
button briefly and then press the U button
until the L icon in the monitor starts to flash.
A white balance target (r) will appear in the center of the
frame.
Position the white balance target (r) over a white or
gray object and measur
e a value for preset manual white
balance.
Position the target (r) using the multi selector.
To measure white balance, press the shutter-release button
all the way down or press J.
You can also position the target (r) and measure white
balance by tapping the display.
Target selection will not be available if an optional flash
unit is attached. Frame the shot so that the white or gray
reference object is in the center of the display.
If the camera is unable to measure white balance, a message
will be displayed and the camera will return to direct
measurement mode. Try measuring white balance again, for
example with the target (r) positioned over a different area
of the subject.
Select a preset.
Hold the U button and rotat
e the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset
(d-1 to d-6) is displayed.
Press the i button to exit direct measurement mode.
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