White Balance - Samsung HMX-M20N User Manual

advanced recording

White Balance

Using the White Balance function, you can select a setting that matches the light illuminating the subject you
are shooting (Daylight, Fluorescent, etc.). Based on your selection, the camcorder automatically adjusts the
color of the subject so the colors in your recording or photo look natural.
PRECHECK!
Select Video (
1. Touch the Menu (
2. Touch a desired submenu item.
To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return (
3.
Submenu items
• Auto: Sets the white balance automatically in response to the available light.
• Daylight ( ): For recording outdoors in clear, natural light.
• Cloudy (
• Fluorescent (
• Tungsten (
• Custom WB (
To set the white balance manually
1. Touch the Menu (
• The "( ) Set White Balance"indicator appears.
2. Fill the screen with a white object, and touch OK (
• The camcorder stores the white balance setting.
3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return (
• The camcorder applies the stored white balance the next time
you record.
Understanding White Balance:
The White balance (WB) process removes unrealistic color casts, so that white
objects appear white in your photos and all other colors look natural. Proper
white balance has to take into account the "color temperature" of a light
source, which refers to the relative warmth or coolness of white light.
• When setting the white balance manually, the subject must be white, otherwise,
your camcorder may not detect an appropriate setting value.
• The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance again.
• During normal outdoor recording, setting White Balance to "Auto" may provide
better results.
• Cancel the digital zoom function for a clear and precise white balance setting.
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• Reset the white balance if light conditions change.
) or Photo ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button.
) tab "White Balance."
): For recording in the shade or cloudy weather.
): For recording under white fluorescent lights.
): For recording under halogen lamps and incandescent lights.
): Lets you set the white balance manually to match the light source or situation.
) tab "White Balance"
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) tab.
"Custom WB."
) tab.
OK
) tab.
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White Balance
Aperture
Shutter
2 / 7
EV 0
White Balance
Tungsten
Custom WB
2 / 2
White thick
paper
Custom WB
Set White Balance
OK