Panasonic DMC-GH2K Lumix Operating Instructions Manual page 88

Recording
Note
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The optimal White Balance will differ depending on the type of fluorescent lighting being
recorded under so use [AWB], [
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When the flash is used, if you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the White
Balance may not be properly adjusted.
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The White Balance is memorised even if the camera is turned off, but [WHITE BALANCE] for
the Advanced Scene Mode or the Scene Mode is set to [AWB] when the Advanced Scene
Mode or the Scene Mode is changed.
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White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.
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In Intelligent Auto Mode
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In [OUTDOOR PORTRAIT] and [INDOOR PORTRAIT] in [PORTRAIT]
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In [SCENERY]
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In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP]
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In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [SUNSET] or [PARTY] in Scene Mode
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My Colour Mode
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When [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] (P83) is set to [ON], the operations on the cursor buttons
translate to movements of the AF area. Set using the Quick Menu (P55).
∫ Setting the White Balance manually
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1
Select the white set icon (such as [
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The white set selecting screen can also be displayed by pressing the cursor button toward 3.
2 Select [ ], [
1
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The White Balance setting screen can also be displayed by pressing the cursor button
toward 3.
3
Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so
that the frame in the centre is filled by the white
object only and then touch [SET].
Note
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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.
∫ Setting the colour temperature
You can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting
conditions. The colour of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the colour
temperature increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the colour temperature
decreases, the picture becomes more reddish.
1
Select [ ] and then touch [WB K SET].
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The colour temperature setting screen can also be
displayed by pressing the cursor button toward 3.
2
Touch the colour temperature setting bar.
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It is also possible to set the values by touching [ 3 ]/[ 4 ]
or pressing 3 / 4 of the cursor button.
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You can set a colour temperature from [2500K] to
[10000K].
3
Touch [SET].
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], [
1 2
], [ ] or [ ] and then touch [WHITE SET].
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], [ ] or [ ].
3 4
]), and then touch [SELECT WHITE SET].
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