White Balance Correction - Canon EOS 5Ds Instruction Manual

u White Balance CorrectionN
You can correct the white balance that is set. This adjustment will have
the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature
conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color can be
corrected to one of nine levels.
This function is for advanced users who are familiar with using color
temperature conversion or color compensating filters.

White Balance Correction

Sample setting: A2, G1
During the white balance correction, <u> will be displayed on the LCD
panel.
You can display <z> in the viewfinder when white balance correction is
set (p.409).
One level of the blue/amber correction is equivalent to approx. 5 mireds
of a color temperature conversion filter. (Mired: Measuring unit indicating
the density of a color temperature conversion filter.)
Select [WB Shift/Bkt.].
1
Under the [z2] tab, select [WB
Shift/Bkt.], then press <0>.
Set the white balance correction.
2
Use <9> to move the " " mark to the
appropriate position.
B is for blue, A for amber, M for
magenta, and G for green. The image's
color balance will be adjusted towards
the color in the direction of the move.
On the right of the screen, "Shift"
indicates the direction and correction
amount, respectively.
Pressing the <L> button will cancel
all the [WB Shift/Bkt.] settings.
Press <0> to exit the setting.
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