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Push the WHT/BLK switch to the WHT position and
release the switch.
WHT/BLK switch
The message "AWB: EXECUTING" appears during execution,
and changes to "AWB: OK" when the adjustment finishes.
The adjustment values are saved automatically in the memory
selected in step 1 (A or B).
Note
If the camera has a zoom lens with an automatic iris, the iris may hunt
during the adjustment. To prevent this, adjust the iris gain knob (labeled
IG, IS, or S) on the lens.
1) Hunting: Repeated brightening and darkening of the image, resulting
from repeated response to automatic iris control.
For details, refer to the operation manual supplied with the
lens.
If the automatic white balance adjustment cannot
be made
If the white balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, an
error message will appear for about three seconds in the viewfinder.
If an error message is displayed, retry the white balance adjustment.
If the error message occurs again, consult your Sony dealer or a
Sony service representative.
If you have no time to adjust the white balance
Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.
The white balance can be set to 5600K automatically by pressing the
COLOR TEMP. button.
You can set the color temperature to 3200K, 4300K, 5600K, or
6300K by assigning the electrical CC filter function to the COLOR
TEMP. button.
To switch the electrical CC filter
You can assign the electrical CC filter switching function to the
ASSIGN 1/2/3 buttons or the COLOR TEMP. button. This allows
you to switch between color temperatures (3200K/4300K/5600K/
6300K) configured for the four positions (A to D) selected with each
press of the button.
1
Select the <WHITE FILTER> page in the
MAINTENANCE menu.
2
Select the position to which to assign a CC filter
(ELECTRICAL CC <A> to <D>).
3
Set the color temperature (3200K, 4300K, 5600K, or
6300K).
To set no color temperature
You can disable ELECTRICAL CC <C> and <D> by setting
the value to "-----."
For example, if one position is disabled, then that position is not
displayed and the button switches between the remaining three
positions.
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 as required.
5
Assign the CC filter switching function (ELECTRICAL
CC) to a button on the <SWITCH ASSIGN1> page in the
OPERATION menu.
For the ASSIGN 1/2/3 buttons, select ASSIGNABLE 1/2/3 and
set to ELECTRICAL CC. For the COLOR TEMP. button,
select ASSIGN CTEMP and set to ELECTRICAL CC.
White balance memory
There are two white balance memories: A and B. When you execute
1)
automatic white balance adjustment, the adjusted white balance
value is stored in the memory (A or B) selected with the WHITE
BAL switch.
The white balance values stored in memory are retained until the
white balance is adjusted again, including when power is turned off.
When power is turned on again, the white balance in memory
corresponding to the current WHITE BAL switch setting is loaded.
Setting the Electronic Shutter
Note
When connected to a camera control unit or external control device (for
example, RCP or RM), the electronic shutter settings are controlled from the
connected device. They are not controlled using the camera.
For details about operations on the external control device, refer to
the operating instructions or operation manual for the device.
Shutter modes
The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter and
the shutter speeds that can be selected are listed below.
Standard mode
Select this mode for shooting fast-moving subjects with little
blurring.
System frequency
• 59.94i
• 59.94P
• 50i
• 50P
• 29.97PsF
• 25PsF
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Shutter speed (sec.)
1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000
1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000
1/40, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500,
1/1000, 1/2000
1/33, 1/50, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000
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