W White Balance (Adjusting Hue) - Nikon COOLPIX S4200 Reference Manual

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)

W White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab M W 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 colors, choose a white balance setting that
matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, can
be used under most types of lighting, the white balance setting suited to a
particular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results.
Option
s Auto
(default setting)
b Preset manual
c Daylight
d Incandescent
e Fluorescent
f Cloudy
g Flash
B
Note About White Balance
At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (c) (A55).
E44
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions.
Best choice in most situations.
Useful when shooting under unusual lighting. See "Preset Manual"
(E45) for more information.
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
Use under incandescent lighting.
Use under fluorescent lighting.
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
Use with the flash.
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