Nikon D800E User Manual page 181

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Check the results.

If the camera was able to measure a

value for white balance, C will flash

in the control panel for about six

seconds, while the viewfinder will show

a flashing a.

If lighting is too dark or too bright, the

camera may be unable to measure

white balance. A flashing b a will

appear in the control panel and

viewfinder for about six seconds. Press

the shutter-release button halfway to

return to Step 5 and measure white

balance again.

Direct Measurement Mode

IIf no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct

measurement mode will end in the time selected for Custom Setting c2

(Auto meter-off delay, 0 291).

Selecting a Preset

Selecting Preset manual for the White balance

option in the shooting menu displays the dialog

shown at right; highlight a preset and press J.

If no value currently exists for the selected

preset, white balance will be set to 5,200 K, the

same as Direct sunlight.

Control panel

Control panel