Keeping Colors True: White Balance - Nikon D100 Manual

The Shooting Menu

Keeping Colors True: White Balance

The White Balance menu allows you to match
white balance to the color of the light source. The
following options are available:
Option
Auto
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Cloudy
Shade
Preset
For more information on:
50 White balance
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Approximate
Color
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Temperature
Camera measures color temperature and ad-
4,200–8,000 K justs white balance automatically. For best
results, use type G or D lens.
3,000 K Use under incandescent lighting.
4,200 K Use under fluorescent lighting.
5,200 K Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.
Use with Nikon Speedlights, including the
5,400 K
built-in Speedlight.
6,000 K Use in daylight under overcast skies.
8,000 K Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.
Use to match white balance to the light
— source when shooting under mixed light-
ing or lighting with a strong color cast.
SHOOTING MENU
White Bal
Auto
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Direct Sunlight
Description