Capturing A Basic White Color In; Selecting An Effect Mode; Picture Effect - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400 Help Manual

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Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode
In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended
to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness.
1. MENU →
2. Hold the product so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center, and
then press
The calibrated values (Color Temperature and Color Filter) are displayed and registered.
Note
The message [Custom WB Error] indicates that the value is higher than the expected range,
when the flash is used on a subject with too bright colors in the frame. If you register this
value, the
this point, but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more accurate
white balance value.
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Picture Effect

Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images.
1. MENU →
Menu item details
Off (default setting):
Disables the [Picture Effect] function.
Toy Camera:
Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness.
(Camera Settings) → [White Balance] → [Custom Setup].
on the center of the control button.
indicator turns yellow on the recording information display. You can shoot at
(Camera Settings) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting.
Adjusting color tones

Selecting an effect mode

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