Nikon D2X User Manual page 74

Measuring a Value for White Balance
White balance can be measured with reference to a neutral gray object or by
measuring the color of the light source. The new value for white balance is
automatically stored in preset d-0.
Reference
Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in
fi nal photograph and white balance is measured using both 1,005-pixel
Neutral
RGB sensor and main image sensor. Use for fl ash photography or when
gray
the subject and camera are under different lighting. In studio settings,
object
18% diffusion panel can be used to make reference object appear gray.
Color of light source is measured by sensor on camera pentaprism and
Light
white balance adjusted to produce natural coloration without reference
source
object. Use when subject is under same lighting as camera.
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Press the WB button and rotate the main com-
mand dial until
control panel or viewfi nder sidebar.
Rear control panel
If the new value for preset white balance will be used immediately, select
preset d-0 by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial
until d-0 is displayed in the rear control panel (
no need to select d-0 when measuring a new value for white balance.
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is displayed in the rear
Viewfi nder
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