Nikon Z 7II User Manual page 216

A 4 [Auto]
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The photo info for pictures shot using 4
[Auto] lists the color temperature selected by
the camera at the time the picture was taken.
You can use this as reference when choosing
a value for K [Choose color temperature].
•
To view shooting data during playback,
select [Playback display options] >
[Additional photo info] in the playback menu and place a check ( M )
next to [Shooting data].
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Color Temperature
The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer; some may
have a red cast while others appear blue. Color temperature is an
objective measure of the color of a light source, expressed in Kelvins (K).
The lower the color temperature, the redder the cast (
temperature, the bluer the cast (
3000
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Choosing a Color Temperature
In general, choose lower values if your pictures have a red cast or to
intentionally make pictures bluer, higher values if your pictures are tinged
blue or to intentionally make pictures redder.
w ).
4000 5000
q
6000 8000
); the higher the
10000 [ K ]
White Balance
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