White Balance; For Automatic Or One Of The Fixed Settings - Leica Digital-Modul-R Instructions Manual

• The remaining number of pictures or recording dura-
tion shown in the monitor does not necessarily
change after every picture. This depends on the sub-
ject; very fine structures result in higher quantities of
data, homogeneous surfaces in lower quantities. The
details in the table are based on an average file size
for the set resolution. The file sizes are often smaller,
depending on the picture content and the compres-
sion rate, which means that the remaining memory
capacity is then greater than previously calculated
and displayed.
• For the possible compression rates and the resulting
numbers of pictures, refer to the table in the previ-
ous section.
Setting the function
Turn the setting dial (1.22) to COMP
keep the SET button (1.23) pressed, and use the set-
ting ring (1.13) to select the desired compression rate
(see also p. 85).
• The display in the data panel changes accordingly
(2.2.10).
90 / Detailed guide / Basic settings

White balance

In digital photography, white balance ensures neutral
reproduction of color in any light. It is based on the
Digital-Modul-R being set in advance to reproduce a
particular color as white.
On the LEICA DIGITAL-MODUL-R, you can choose
between nine different settings:
– A For automatic control, which provides neutral
results in most situations,
– Six fixed presets for the most frequent light sources,
– e.g. for indoor pictures with (prevailing)
incandescent lamp light,
– e.g. for indoor pictures with (prevailing) light
from fluorescent tubes,
– e.g. for outdoor pictures in sunshine,
– e.g. for pictures with (prevailing) electronic
(compression),
flash illumination,
– e.g. for outdoor pictures with cloudy skies,
– e.g. for outdoor pictures with the main sub-
ject in shadow,
– (Example) For manual setting by measurement,
M
1
– (Example) For a directly set value.
5000K
1
All color temperatures are specified in Kelvin.
and
Note: When using an electronic flash unit, for correct
color reproduction the white balance must be set to
either automatic ( ) or .
A
Setting the function

For automatic or one of the fixed settings

Turn the setting dial (1.22) to WB (white balance), hold
down the SET button (1.23) and use the setting ring
(1.13) to select the desired option (see also p. 85).
• The display in the data panel changes accordingly
(2.2.1a/b/c/d/e/f/g).