Adjusting The White Balance - Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Operating Instructions Manual

4. Picture Quality and Colour Tone Settings

Adjusting the White Balance

Applicable modes:
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest
to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
1
Press 1 (
2
Select the White Balance by rotating the
control dial.
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Automatic adjustment
When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
When taking pictures under incandescent lights
When taking pictures with the flash only
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the
condition when taking photographs.
1 Press 3
2 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 press [MENU/SET].
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This will set the White Balance and return you to the recording
screen.
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The same operation can be performed by pressing the shutter button.
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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.
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