The White Balance feature on this camera is set to "Auto White Balance" at the time of purchase. Normally, the <AWB> (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural looking colors cannot be obtained with <AWB>, you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source.
note:
In the Basic Zone modes, <AWB> will be set automatically.
To set the White Balance, follow the steps below.
Set the power switch to <ON>.
When the camera is ready to shoot, press the <WB> button. - While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <Quick Control Dial> to select to the desired style.
Display
Mode
Color Temperature (Approx. K: Kelvin)
Auto
3000 - 7000
Daylight
5200
Shade
7000
Cloudy, twilight, sunset
6000
Tungsten light
3200
White fluorescent light
4000
Flash use
6000
Custom
2000 - 10000
Color temperature
2500 - 10000
< > (Custom White Balance) enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for better accuracy. Do this procedure under the actual light source to be used. For more information on registering custom white balance, please refer to the instruction manual that came with your camera.
> (Custom White Balance) enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for better accuracy. Do this procedure under the actual light source to be used. For more information on registering custom white balance, please refer to the instruction manual that came with your camera.