Operating instructions

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Applicable modes:
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• The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded under
so use [AWB] or [Ó].
Auto white balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a
reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or
there is nothing with a colour close to white, auto white balance may not function properly. In a
case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto white balance will work within this range.
2Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5TV screen
6Sunlight
7 White fluorescent light
8 Incandescent light bulb
9 Sunrise and sunset
10 Candlelight
KlKelvin Colour Temperature
[WHITE BALANCE]
[AWB]: Automatic adjustment
[V]: When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð]: When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î]: When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ]: When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[Ò]: Value set by using [Ó]
[Ó]: Set manually
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