Nikon COOLPIX S3000 User Manual page 51

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White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
i_1 (auto) -) MENU (Shooting menu) -) I_B 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 colors, 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, o
AUTO
Auto (default setting) o
White balanceautomatically adjustedto suit lighting conditions. Bestchoice in
most situations. -_"
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Flash
Usewith the flash.
The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor ([_ 6). At
settings other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the
monitor.
_1_ Noteon White Balance
• There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled, See "Camera Settings that
Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously" (_ 49) for more information.
• At white balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off ((_)) (_ 30),
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