39Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)More on ShootingWhite Balance (Adjusting Hue)The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, withthe result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, directsunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic thisadjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This isknown as “white balance.” For natural colors, choose a white balance setting thatmatches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, canbe used under most types of lighting, the white balance setting suited to aparticular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results.The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor (A 6). Atsettings other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in themonitor.B Note on White Balance• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that CannotBe Applied Simultaneously” (A 49) for more information.• At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 30).A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M White balancea Auto (default setting)White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice inmost situations.b Preset manualNeutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusuallighting conditions. See “Preset Manual” for more information (A 40).c DaylightWhite balance adjusted for direct sunlight.d IncandescentUse under incandescent lighting.e FluorescentUse under fluorescent lighting.f CloudyUse when taking pictures under overcast skies.g FlashUse with the flash.
