Measuring Preset Manual White Balance - Nikon D500 Professional Technical Manual

White Balance Tips and Tricks

Measuring Preset Manual White Balance

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In live view, you can measure white balance from any
white or grey object in the frame.
When Preset manual is selected for
white balance, you can press the U
button to enter direct measurement
mode. L will flash in the display;
tap a white or grey object to posi-
tion the spot white balance target
(r) over the selected object and measure white balance.
To zoom in on the target for precise positioning, press the
X button. Press the U button again to exit direct mea-
surement mode.
White balance presets d1–d6 can be
viewed by selecting Preset manual
for White balance in the photo or
movie shooting menu. The white
balance target is shown on the pre-
set.
In preset manual white balance mode, you can select a pre-
set by pressing the U button and rotating the sub-com-
mand dial.
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