Nikon E2 Instruction Manual page 40

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Adjusting white balance
. CAUTION
In the following situations, auto white balance mode (A) will
not function.
• Taking pictures where the illumination at the camera and the
subject differs , such as taking pictures of an outdoor subject from
inside a room , or shooting a spot-lighted subject on a stage .
• Taking pictures in mixed light sources. For example, taking
pictures at a party with fluorescent lights , incandescent lights, etc.
• Taking pictures in special light sources. For examp le, sodium
lamps or other special lighting sources .
• NOTE
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Color temperature
The co lor temperature of most illumination sources varies in tones
ranging from reddish to bluish . These co lors are subject to change
depending on individual perception . In order to represent the co lor
of light objectively , we use a color temperature scale expressed in
absolute temperature
(0
K) . As shown below, the lower the co lor
temperature , the more reddish the light becomes , and the higher
the color temperature the more bluish it becomes .
Redder
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Bluer
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2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 10000 12000 [0 K
1
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