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Shots in step 1 that are too bright or dark may prevent you from
setting the white balance correctly.
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A message is displayed if you specify an image in step 3 that is
not suitable for loading white data. Choose [Cancel] to choose a
different image. Choose [OK] to use that image for loading white
data, but note that it may not produce a suitable white balance.
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If [Unselectable image.] is displayed in step 3, choose [OK] to
clear the message and specify another image.
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If [Set WB to "
"] is displayed in step 3, press the [
return to the menu screen, and then choose [
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Instead of a white object, a gray chart or 18% gray reflector
(commercially available) can produce a more accurate white
balance.
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The current white balance and related settings are disregarded
when you shoot in step 1.
Manually Correcting White Balance
You can correct white balance. This adjustment can match the effect of
using a commercially available color temperature conversion filter or color-
compensating filter.
1
Configure the setting.
Follow the steps in "Capturing Natural
z
Colors (White Balance)" ( = 77) to
choose [
Turn the [ ] ring to adjust the correction
z
level for B and A.
Once the setting is complete, [ ] is
z
displayed.
] button to
].
Still Images
Movies
].
2
Configure advanced settings.
To configure more advanced settings,
z
press the [
] button and adjust the
correction level (either turn the [ ] ring or
touch or drag the frame).
To reset the correction level, press the
z
[
] button.
Press the [
] button to complete the
z
setting.
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Any correction level you set is retained even if you change the
white balance option in step 1.
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B: blue; A: amber; M: magenta; G: green
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One level of blue/amber correction is equivalent to about 5
mireds on a color temperature conversion filter. (Mired: Color
temperature unit representing color temperature conversion filter
density)
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You can also configure this setting by choosing MENU ( = 29)
> [
6] tab > [WB correction].
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You can also choose the correction level by touching or dragging
the bar in step 1 or the frame in step 2.
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You can also access the screen in step 2 by touching [
step 1.
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On the screen in step 2, you can touch [
original level and touch [
] to return to the previous screen.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
] in
Accessories
] to restore the
Appendix
Index
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