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White Balance
Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or
lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually.
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Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual Mode.
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For how to perform the settings when using the manual icons, refer to page
40
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1
Select [ WB] pressing the CAMERA FUNCTION
button.
2
Select white balance mode using the multi manual
ring.
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To return to auto setting, set to
or set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Intelligent Auto
Mode.
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To set the White Balance manually
1
Select
using the multi manual ring, fill the screen with
a white subject.
2
Pressing and holding the CAMERA FUNCTION button.
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When operating with the cursor button, select the flashing
display and press the button in the centre.
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When the screen turns black instantly and the
display stops
flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is complete.
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If the
display continues flashing, the White Balance cannot be set. In this case, use other
White Balance Modes.
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When the
display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored.
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance.
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When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the White Balance first.
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Mode/Recording conditions
Automatic White Balance adjustment
Sunny mode:
Outdoors, under a clear sky
Cloudy mode:
Outdoors, under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1:
Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2:
Colour fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode:
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Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
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Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
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Sunrise, sunset, etc.
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