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White and black balance adjustment
White balance adjustment
White balance is best adjusted in the sequence AWB
(auto white balance), ABB (auto black balance), then
again AWB.
Readjustment is normally not required even at power
off/on.
Be sure to adjust the white balance after changes in
the lighting conditions.
White and black balance adjustment progress can be
observed from the viewfinder screen.
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Note
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The white and black balance cannot be adjusted
while the setting menu is displayed on the
viewfinder screen. Be sure to exit the setting
menu before these adjustments.
1.
Set the switches indicated in the figure.
Select a Scene File from 1 to 4. Gain and White Balance switch settings are indicated on the viewfinder
screen (when VF Display menu is on).
2.
Set the Filter knob according to lighting conditions.
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See Optical filter selection. When changed, the new setting is indicated in the viewfinder for about 3
seconds.
3.
Place a white pattern at a location subject to the
same lighting conditions as the scene. Use the
zoom so that the screen is white.
A white object (e.g., cloth, wall) placed near the
scene of interest can be used provided the size is
adequate (see figure).
White
cloth
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Note
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Use care a high luminosity
light source, such as a
spotlight, does not enter the
screen area.
At least 1/5 the screen height
At least 1/5 the screen width
