Nikon D7100 User Manual page 125

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Check the results.
If the camera was able to measure a value for white
balance, C will flash in the control panel for about
six seconds, while the viewfinder will show a flashing
a.
If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be
unable to measure white balance. A flashing b a
will appear in the control panel and viewfinder for
about six seconds. Press the shutter-release button
halfway to return to Step 5 and measure white balance
again.
D
Direct Measurement Mode
If no operations are performed during viewfinder photography while the displays are
flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the time selected for Custom Setting c2
(Standby timer, 0 237).
D
Measuring Preset White Balance (Viewfinder Photography)
Preset manual white balance can not be measured while HDR or multiple exposure
photography (0 115, 141) is in progress or when Record movies is selected for Custom
Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 260) and the live view selector is rotated to 1.
A
Selecting a Preset
Selecting Preset manual for the White balance option in the
shooting menu displays the dialog shown at right; highlight a preset
and press J. If no value currently exists for the selected preset,
white balance will be set to 5200 K, the same as Direct sunlight.
Control panel
Viewfinder
Control panel
Viewfinder
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