You can have the camera adjust the black balance autoomatically when the ambient temperature changes considerab;y or if there is a noticeable change in a true black video signal.
Solution
Adjusting the Black Balance
You can have the camera adjust the black balance autoomatically when the ambient temperature changes considerab;y or if there is a noticeable change in a true black video signal.
Attach the body cap to the lens mount.
If a lens was attached, turn off the camera and remove the lens. Place the bady cap back on the lens mount and turn on the camera.
Open the [ABB] screen.
Complete the procedure following the messages on the camera's control display.
Press [OK].
The automatic black balance procedure will start. It will take approximately 50 seconds () or 40 seconds ().
During the procedure, the monitoring screen will turn black.
When the confirmation message appears, press [OK].
If the sensor is not completely shielded from light, [Error] will appear on the control display. Press [OK] 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 changing the sensor mode.
After resetting all the camera's settings.
During the adjustment of the black balance, you may notice some irregular displays appear on the monitoring screen. This is not a malfunction.
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