Nikon COOLPIX AW100 Reference Manual page 81

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Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)
See "(}hanging tile Image Size (Image Mode)" (_61) for more information on
Image mode.
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
Display the shooting screen in _ (Auto) mode ([_]51 ) _ MENU button _ _ tab (_ 11 )
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 colors, select 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,
Option Description
AUTO
Auto White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting
(default setting) conditions. Best choice in most situations.
PRI r Preset manual Useful when shooting under unusual lighting. See "Using Preset
Manual" for more information (_35).
_i),', D aylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
_ii,',Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting.
Fluorescent Use under fluorescent lighting.
Cloudy Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
Flash Use with the flash.
The icon for the current setting other than Auto is displayed on the monitor
(_6).
_1_ Notes on White Balance
• At white balance settings other than Auto or Flash, set the flash mode to (_) (off) (_54),
• This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See "Features That Cannot Be
Used Simultaneously" (_63) for more information,
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