Adjusting The White Balance - Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Operating Instructions Manual

Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode:

Adjusting the White Balance

In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Press 1 (
Press 2/1 to select the white balance and then
press [MENU/SET] to set.
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You can also use the front dial to set.
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You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
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∫ Auto white balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, auto white balance may not function
properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto white balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 TV screen
6 Sunlight
7 White fluorescent light
8 Incandescent light bulb
9 Sunrise and sunset
10 Candlelight
KlKelvin color Temperature
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Automatic adjustment
When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
When taking pictures under incandescent lights
When taking pictures with the flash only
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using the preset white balance
When using the preset color temperature setting
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