Panasonic DMC-FZ150 Lumix Basic Owner's Manual page 158

∫ Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
KlKelvin color Temperature
Setting the White Balance manually
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1
Select [ ] or [
1
2
Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the
frame in the center is filled by the white object only and
then press [MENU/SET].
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or
too dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to
appropriate brightness.
•
Exit the menu after it is set.
Setting the color temperature
You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting
conditions. The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color
temperature increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the color temperature
decreases, the picture becomes more reddish.
1
Select [ ] and then press 1.
2
Press 3/4 to select the color temperature and then press
[MENU/SET].
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You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].
] and then press 1.
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