White Balance - Nikon COOLPIX P90 User Manual

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Setto P, S, A or M -) MENU - ) P, S, A, M (shooting menu) (_]105) -) 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 of the human eye 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 shooting.
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.
Rm Auto (default setting)
White balanceautomatically adjustedto suit lighting conditions. Bestchoice in most
situations.
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Preset manual
Neutral-coloredobject used asreferenceto setwhite balanceunder unusuallighting
conditions.See"PresetManual"(_115) for more information,
_6} Daylight
White balanceadjustedfor direct sunlight.
_6_ Incandescent
Useunder incandescent lighting,
Fluorescent
Useunder most types of fluorescent lighting.
Cloudy
Usewhen shooting under overcastskies.
Flash
Use with the flash.
The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings
other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor ([_8).
_1_ Flash Mode
At white balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off ((_)) (_32).
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