Nikon COOLPIX P100 User Manual

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ooo82_B White BalanceSet to P, S, A or M -_ MENU--_P, S, A, M (shootingmenu)([]_Q74)-_ White balanceThe color of light reflectedfrom an object varieswith the color of the light source.The humanbrain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source,with the result that whiteobjects appear white whether seen in the shade,direct sunlight, or under incandescentlighting. Digitalcamerascan mimic this adjustment of the human eye by processing imagesaccording to the color of the light source.This is known as"white balance."For naturalcoloration, choose a white balancesetting that matches the light source before shooting.Although the default setting,Auto, can be used under most types of lighting, you can applythe white balancesetting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.,&.UTOAuto (default setting)White balanceautomatically adjustedto suit lighting conditions. Bestchoice in mostsituations.PRE Preset manualNeutraFcoloredobject used asreferenceto setwhite balanceunder unusuallightingconditions.See"PresetManual"(_83) for more inforr'nation._÷} Daylight*White balanceadjustedfor direct sunlight._8} Incandescent*Useunder incandescent lighting.FluorescentUseunder most typesoffiuorescent lighting. Chooseone of 1:1.1(white fluorescent),1:12(daylight white/neutral fluorescent)and 1:13(daylight fluorescent).6 Cloudy*Usewhen shooting under overcastskies.Flash*Usewith the flash.* Seven settings for fine tuning become available, The "+" direction increases the blue hue and the.... direction increases the red hue,The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor ([_8). Atsettings other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor:[] Notes on White Balance• At whitebalancesettings otherthan Auto or Flash, turn the flashoff (_)) (_34),• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features, See "Functions that Cannot beApplied Simultaneously" (_96) for moreinformation,