[White Balance]; Vqt3H43 - Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS9 Owner's Manual

Using the [Rec] menu
Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural.
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Recording Mode:
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Settings: [AWB] (automatic)/
(outdoor, clear sky)/
(outdoor, cloudy sky)/
(outdoor, shade)/
(Incandescent lighting)/
(uses value set in
(set manually)
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[AWB] operational range:
10000K
Blue sky
9000K
8000K
Cloudy sky (rain)
7000K
Shade
6000K
Sunlight
5000K
White fluorescent lighting
4000K
3000K
Incandescent lighting
2000K
Sunset/sunrise
1000K Candlelight
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When [AWB] (automatic White Balance) is set, the coloring is adjusted in accordance
with the light source. However, if the scene is too bright or too dark or if other extreme
conditions apply, the pictures may appear reddish or bluish. The White Balance may
not operate correctly if there is a multiple number of light sources.
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We recommend setting to [AWB] or [
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White Balance setting is fixed to [AWB] in the following Scene Modes:
[Scenery], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Food], [Party], [Candle Light], [Sunset],
[Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Beach], [Snow], [Aerial Photo], [Film Grain] and
[Underwater]
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For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17)
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White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB])
White Balance settings can be individually fine tuned if colors still do not appear as
anticipated.
Select the white balance to be fine-tuned, and press the [DISP.] button to display the
[WB Adjust.] screen.
Adjust with ► if reds are strong, adjust with ◄ if blues are strong.
Press [MENU/SET].
• Settings are remembered even if power is turned off.
• Settings remain applied when using flash.
• Fine adjustments cannot be made when [Color Mode] (→79) is set to [B/W], [SEPIA],
[COOL], or [WARM].
• In [Underwater] Scene Mode, you can fine-tune [AWB].
• If fine adjustments are not made, select the center point.
• Fine adjustments can be made separately for each white balance item.
• White balance settings are canceled if the white balance is set manually.
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Setting White Balance manually (
Select and press [MENU/SET].
Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press [MENU/SET].
• Even if the camera's power is OFF, the set White Balance is remembered.
• It may not be possible to set the correct White Balance if subjects are too bright or too
dark. In this case, adjust the brightness and try to set the White Balance again.
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