White Balance - Nikon D5300 User Manual

White Balance

White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source.
Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; other values can be
selected if necessary according to the type of source:
Option
v
Automatic white balance adjustment. Recommended in most situations.
Auto
J
Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting.
I
Fluorescent Use with the light sources listed on page 102.
H
Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.
N
Flash Use with the flash.
G
Cloudy Use in daylight under overcast skies.
M
Shade Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.
Measure white balance or copy white balance from existing photo
L
Preset manual
(0 104).
1
Display white balance options.
Press the P button, then highlight the
current white balance setting in the
information display and press J.
2
Choose a white balance option.
Highlight an option and press J.
Description
P button
P, S, A, and M Modes
Information display
101