Nikon D3X User Manual page 167

Option
N Flash
G Cloudy
M Shade
K Choose color temp.
L Preset manual
* All values are approximate. Fine-tuning set to 0.
Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If
the desired results can not be achieved with auto white balance,
choose an option from the list above or use preset white balance.
White balance can be selected by pressing the WB button and
rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is
displayed in the rear control panel.
WB button
A
The White Balance Menu
White balance can also be adjusted using the [White balance] option in
the shooting menu (pg. 290).
A
I (Fluorescent)
Selecting I (fluorescent) with the WB button and main command dial
selects the type of bulb chosen for the [Fluorescent] option in the white
balance menu (pg. 290).
Color temp.
(K)
*
5,400 Use with optional flash units.
*
6,000 Use in daylight under overcast skies.
Use in daylight with subjects in the
*
8,000
shade.
2,500– Choose color temperature from list of
10,000 values (pg. 147).
Use subject, light source, or existing
— photograph as reference for white
balance (pg. 148).
Main command
dial
Description
Rear control panel
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