Nikon COOLPIX L100 User Manual page 93

WB White Balance
Set to IPI (auto) / _ (high sensitivity) ") MENU ( Shooting menu) -') MB 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."
Although the default setting, Auto can be used under most types of lighting, you
can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve
more accurate results.
RtJJD Auto (default setting)
White balanceautomatically adjustedto suit lighting conditions,Bestchoice in
most situations.
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_6} Daylight
White balanceadjustedfor direct sunlight. _-
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Useunder incandescent lighting.
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Useunder most types of fluorescent lighting. _-
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Cloudy
Usewhen taking pictures under overcastskies.
_ Flash
Usewith tile flash mode.
The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings
other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed on the monitor
(_ 8).
_1_ Flash Mode
At white babnce settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off ((_)) (_ 30),
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