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Measuring a Value for White Balance
White balance can be measured with reference to a neutral gray object. The new
value for white balance is automatically stored in preset d-0.
1
Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in
the fi nal photograph. A standard gray card can be used as a reference in
studio settings.
2
Press the
WB
button and rotate the main com-
mand dial until
is displayed in the control
panel. If the new value for preset white balance
will be used immediately, select preset d-0 by
pressing the
WB
button and rotating the sub-
command dial until d-0 is displayed. Otherwise
there is no need to select d-0 when measuring a
new value for white balance.
3
Release the
WB
button briefl y and then press the
button until the
icon starts to fl ash. A blink-
ing
will also appear in the control panel and
viewfi nder frame-count displays.
4
Frame the reference object so that it fi lls the
viewfi nder and press the shutter-release button
all the way down. The camera will measure a
value for white balance and use this value when
preset white balance is selected. No photograph will be recorded; white
balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in fo-
cus.
To exit without measuring a new value for white balance, press the
WB
button.
