White Balance - Nikon D5500 Reference Manual

White Balance

White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of
the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most
light sources; other values can be selected if necessary
according to the type of source:
Option
v Auto
J Incandescent
I Fluorescent
H Direct sunlight
N
Flash
G Cloudy
M Shade
L Preset manual
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Display white balance options.
Press the P button, then highlight the
current white balance setting in the
information display and press J.
Automatic white balance adjustment.
Recommended in most situations.
Use under incandescent lighting.
Use with the light sources listed on page 138.
Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.
Use with the flash.
Use in daylight under overcast skies.
Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.
Measure white balance or copy white balance
from existing photo (0 142).
Description
P button
Information display
P, S, A, and M Modes
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