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ence—P
, S, A, and M Modes
White balance ensures that colors appear natural regardless of the color of
the light source. Auto white balance is recommended in most situations,
but it may necessary to choose another option if colors seem too cold or
warm.
Option
Description
Auto
(default)
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting condi-
tions. Recommended for most situations.
Incandescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
Fluorescent
Use under fl uorescent lighting.
Dir. sunlight
Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.
Flash
Use with the built-in fl ash or optional Nikon fl ash units.
Cloudy
Use in daylight under overcast skies.
Shade
Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.
Preset
Use gray or white object or existing photograph as reference
for white balance (
79).
The current white balance setting is shown in the
control panel.
Controls used:
➤
Shooting menu
➤
White Balance
White Balance
The WB Button
If the monitor is off, white balance can be set by press-
ing the
(
WB
) button and rotating the command
dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control
panel.
Advanced Settings
12: BKT SET
can be used to vary white balance automatically over a series of
photographs (
93).
