Option
G Cloudy
M Shade
K Choose color temp.
L Preset manual
* All values are approximate and do not reflect fine-tuning (if applicable).
White balance can be selected by pressing the U button and
rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is
displayed in the rear control panel.
U button
r
A
The Shooting Menu
White balance can also be adjusted using the
White balance option in the shooting menu
(0 293), which also can be used to fine-tune
white balance (0 156) or measure a value for
preset white balance (0 165). The Auto option
in the White balance menu offers a choice of
Normal and Keep warm lighting colors, which
preserves the warm colors produced by incandescent lighting, while
the I Fluorescent option can be used to select the light source from
the bulb types.
154
*
Color temp.
6,000 K
Use in daylight under overcast skies.
8,000 K
Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.
2,500–
Choose color temperature from list of
10,000 K
values (0 160).
Use subject, light source, or existing
—
photograph as reference for white
balance (0 163).
Main command dial
Description
Rear control panel