White Balance Correction - Canon EOS 5D Mark III Instruction Manual

u White Balance CorrectionN
You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment
will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color
temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color
can be corrected to one of nine levels.
This function is for advanced users who are familiar with using color
temperature conversion or color compensating filters.

White Balance Correction

Sample setting: A2, G1
During the white balance correction, <u> will be displayed on the LCD panel.
<h> can be displayed in the viewfinder when white balance correction
is set (p.318).
One level of the blue/amber correction is equivalent to approx. 5 mireds
of a color temperature conversion filter. (Mired: Measuring unit indicating
the density of a color temperature conversion filter.)
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Select [WB Shift/Bkt.].
1
Under the [z2] tab, select [WB
Shift/Bkt.], then press <0>.
Set the white balance correction.
2
Use <9> to move the " " mark to the
desired position.
B is for blue, A is amber, M is
magenta, and G is green. The color in
the respective direction will be
corrected.
On the upper right, "Shift" indicates
the direction and correction amount.
Pressing the <L> button will cancel
all the [WB Shift/Bkt.] settings.
Press <0> to exit the setting and
return to the menu.