White Balance (Adjusting Hue) - Nikon COOLPIX S800c Reference Manual

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)
w White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
Enter the A (auto) mode shooting screen M Press the d button M w White balance
The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.
The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with
the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct
sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this
adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is
known as "white balance." For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting
that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto
can be used under most types of lighting, the white balance setting suited to a
particular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results.
Option
s Auto (default setting)
b Preset manual
c Daylight
d Incandes.
e Fluorescent
f Cloudy
g Flash
B
Note About White Balance Setting
Turn the flash off W (Off) (A44) at white balance settings other than Auto or Flash.
E38
White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting
conditions. Best choice in most situations.
Useful when shooting under unusual lighting. See "Preset
Manual" (E39) for more information.
Use under direct sunlight.
Use under incandescent lighting.
Use under fluorescent lighting.
Use when taking images under overcast skies.
Use with the flash.
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