How to adjust the white balance on the EOS Digital Rebel XT.
Article ID: ART160469
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Date published: 06/09/2015
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Date last updated: 02/05/2016
Description
How to adjust the white balance on the EOS Digital Rebel XT.
Solution
Normally, the <> setting will set the optimum white balance automatically. If natural colors cannot be obtained with <>, you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source. In the Basic Zone modes, <> will be set automatically.
1. Press the < WB> button.
The [White balance] menu will appear.
2. Select the white balance setting.
Press the <> key to select the desired setting, then press <>.
When you press the shutter button halfway, the white balance setting will be displayed on the LCD panel.
Display
Mode
Color temperature (Approx. K)
Auto
3000-7000
Daylight
5200
Shade
7000
Cloudy, twilight, sunset
6000
Tungsten
3200
White fluorescent light
4000
Flash
6000
Custom*
2000-10000
* Set the optimum white balance manually to suit the lighting.
> setting will set the optimum white balance automatically. If natural colors cannot be obtained with <
WB> button.
> key to select the desired setting, then press <
>.
