[White Balance] - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX180 Operating Instructions Manual

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest
to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Applicable modes:
[AWB]: Automatic adjustment
[V]: When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð]: When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î]: When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ]: When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[ ]:
1
When
using the preset white balance
[ ]:
2
[ ]: When using the preset colour temperature setting
Note
•
The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded
under so use [AWB], [
•
The white balance setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. (However, the white
balance setting for a scene mode returns to [AWB] when the scene mode is changed.)
∫ Setting the white balance manually
This will set the values for the white balance. Use it in accordance with
the recording conditions.
1
Select [ ] or [
1
2
Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the
frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then
press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures)

[WHITE BALANCE]

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] or [ ].
1 2
] and then press 1.
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