Setting The White Balance Manually - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Owner's Manual For Advanced Features

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Auto White Balance
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. In that case, set the
[White Balance] to settings other than [AWB] to adjust the coloring.
: [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
Candlelight
K=Kelvin Color Temperature

Setting the White Balance manually

Take a picture of a white object under the target light source to adjust colors.
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Press [ ] button ( )
2
Rotate the side dial to select [
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Point the camera at a white object such as a piece of paper, ensuring that it is
inside the frame at the center of the screen, and press the shutter button
• This will set the White Balance and return you to the recording screen.
• The same operation can be performed by pressing [MENU/SET].
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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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Picture Quality and coloring Settings
], [ ], [ ], or [
Adjusting the White Balance
], and press
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