White Balance (Adjusting Hue) - Nikon COOLPIX S3400 Reference Manual

White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

Select A (auto) mode M d button M White balance M k button
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.
Option
a Auto
(default setting)
b Preset manual
c Daylight
d Incandescent
e Fluorescent
f Cloudy
g Flash
The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9). No indicator is
displayed when Auto is selected.
E34
White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions.
Useful when shooting under unusual lighting (E35).
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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