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Adjusting the white balance
When you are shooting in manual mode, readjust
the white balance whenever lighting conditions
change.
You can save adjustments and reselect them by
setting the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.
You can also use the preset values.
Use the settings to suit the shooting conditions.
White balance sensor
The white balance sensor detects the light source
during shooting so the camera-recorder can adjust
the white balance. Do not block the sensor.
White balance adjustments
1
If the camera is in auto mode, press the AUTO
button to switch to manual focusing (
out).
2
Set the shutter speed.
3
Place a white pattern in a location with the
same lighting conditions and light source as
the subject, then zoom in and fill the whole
screen with white.
Something white (a white cloth or wall) near the
subject can be used instead.
• Do not include bright spotlights in your shot.
4
Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B
(whichever one you want to save the
adjustment in).
WHITE BAL switch
AWB button
goes
5
Press the AWB button.
• Adjustment takes a few seconds.
(The following messages appear on the
screen.)
Message during adjustment
AWB Ach ACTIVE
Message after adjustment
AWB Ach OK
An error message appears on the screen when
white balance adjustment is not possible.
• White balance cannot be adjusted automatically if the
Auto Tracking White (ATW) function is working.
Message when adjustment cannot be done
AWB Ach NG
Error messages
LOW LIGHT
Increase light or increase the gain.
LEVEL OVER
Reduce light or decrease the gain.
Make the necessary adjustments if one of the
above error messages appears, then try adjusting
the white balance again.
If the messages repeatedly appear even after trying
a number of times, consult your dealer.
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