Change the white balance setting when you
want to take a picture with the white balance
fixed for the surroundings and lighting when the
picture is taken.
In Auto mode, the correct white balance may not
be obtained for subjects such as close-ups of
people’s faces and shots taken under a special
light source. In such situations, select the correct
white balance for the light source. See P.89 for
more information on the white balance.
AUTO: Automatic adjustment
(Shooting to show the ambience
of the light source)
) : Custom white balance type 1
_ : Custom white balance type 2
6 : Shooting outdoors in fine weather
7 : Shooting in shade
a SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE
9 : Shooting under “Daylight” fluorescent
lamps
0 : Shooting under “Warm White”
fluorescent lamps
- : Shooting under “Cool White”
fluorescent lamps
8 : Shooting in incandescent light
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The white balance setting does not affect the image
shown on the screen.
Under the light source you want to set the white
balance for, hold a piece of white paper so that it
fills the screen and press the shutter button to
set the white balance.
To use the white balance set previously, press
the “MENU/OK” button without pressing the
shutter button.
2
Custom White Balance
Use this function when you want to set the white
balance for the ambient natural or artificial
lighting in your shots. You can also use this
function to achieve special effects.
1Select custom white balance “
)” or “_”.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button.
