Adjusting The Black Balance - Canon EOS C300 Mark II Instruction Manual

Adjusting the Black Balance

Adjusting the Black Balance
You can have the camera adjust the black balance automatically when ambient temperature changes
considerably or if there is a noticeable change in a true black video signal.
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Operating modes:
1 Attach the body cap to the lens mount.
• If a lens was attached, remove the lens and replace the body cap.
2 Open the [ABB] screen.
[v Camera Setup] > [ABB]
3 Select [OK] and then press SET.
• The automatic black balance procedure will start. It will take approximately 40 seconds when the frame rate
is set to 23.98P or 24.00P.
4 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.
• If the sensor is not completely shielded from light, [Error] will appear on the screen. Press SET and repeat
the procedure from the beginning.
NOTES
• Adjusting the black balance is necessary in the following cases:
- When using the camera for the very first time or after a long period of not using it.
- After sudden or extreme changes in ambient temperature.
- After changing the ISO speed/gain settings.
- After resetting all the camera's settings.
• During the adjustment of the black balance, you may notice some irregular displays appear on the screen. This
is not a malfunction.
[v Camera Setup]
[ABB]