White Balance - Nikon coolpix Manual

d White Balance
Adjust white balance based on the light source to
give pictures the most realistic colors possible.
Although the default setting, [Auto], can be used
under most types of lighting, you can apply the
white balance setting suited to a particular light
source to achieve more accurate results.
Auto
e
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in
most situations.
White bal. preset
f
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual
lighting conditions. See the next page for more information.
Daylight
g
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
Incandescent
h
Use under incandescent lighting.
Fluorescent
i
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
Cloudy
j
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
Flash
l
Use with the flash.
At settings other than [Auto], the icon for the current setting is displayed in
the monitor (c 8).
j
Flash Mode
At white-balance settings other than [Auto] or [Flash], turn the flash off (B) (c 32).
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

White balance

Auto
White bal. preset White bal. preset White bal. preset
Daylight Daylight Daylight
Incandescent Incandescent Incandescent
Fluorescent Fluorescent Fluorescent
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