White Balance - Nikon CoolPix S51 User Manual

d White Balance
The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light
source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light
source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the
shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can
mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the
light source. This is known as "white balance." For natural coloration,
choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shoot-
ing. Although the default setting, [Auto], can be used under most types of
lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light
source to achieve more accurate results.
Auto (default setting)
G
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in
most situations.
Preset manual
f
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual
lighting conditions (c 90).
Daylight
g
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
Incandescent
h
Use under incandescent lighting.
Fluorescent
i
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
Cloudy
j
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
Flash
l
Use with the flash.
The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At set-
tings other than [Auto], the icon for the current setting is displayed in the
monitor (c 6).
j
Flash Mode
At white-balance settings other than [Auto] or [Flash], turn the flash off (B) (c 28).
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
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