White Balance - Samsung NX 1 User Manual

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White Balance

The White Balance function adjusts the color in photos to give them a
more natural appearance. You can use this function if color is affected by
the type and quality of the light source. For example, fluorescent lamps
can give colors in a photo a bluish hue. To offset this effect, select a White
Balance option that adjusts the camera's settings for the light source. You
can also adjust the White Balance by manually adjusting the camera's
Color Temperature setting.
In addition, you can also customize the preset White Balance options so
that the colors of the photo match the actual scene under mixed lighting
conditions.
To set the White
In Shooting mode, press [C]
Balance,
Icon Description
Auto WB*: Automatically adjust the white balance settings for the
light source.
Auto WB+Tungsten: Automatically adjust the white balance
settings for the light source except when shooting under
incandescent or halogen lamps. This option does not offset the
reddish hue of incandescent or tungsten bulbs.
Daylight: Select when taking outdoor photos on a sunny day. This
option results in photos closest to the natural colors of the scene.
Cloudy: Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in
shadows. Photos captured on cloudy days tend to be more bluish
than on sunny days. This option offsets that effect.
Fluorescent White: Select when shooting under a daylight
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fluorescent lamp, especially for white fluorescent light.
an option.
* Default
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Fluorescent NW: Select when shooting under a daylight
fluorescent lamp, especially for white fluorescent light of very
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white hues.
Fluorescent Daylight: Select when shooting under a daylight
fluorescent lamp, especially for white fluorescent light of slightly
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bluish hue.
Tungsten: Select when taking indoor photos under incandescent
bulbs or halogen lamps. Incandescent tungsten bulbs tend to have
a reddish hue. This option offsets that effect.
Flash WB: Select when using a flash.
Custom Set: Use your pre-defined settings. You can manually set
the White Balance by pressing [D], and then shooting a white
sheet of paper. Fill the spot metering circle with the paper and set
the White Balance.
Color Temperature: Manually adjust the color temperature of
the light source. Color temperature is a measurement in degrees
Kelvin that indicates the specific type of light source. You can get a
warmer photo with a higher value, and a cooler photo with a lower
value. Press [D], and then adjust the color temperature.
You can also set the option by pressing [m]
an option in Shooting mode.
Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions.
* Default
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