E24Reference SectionThe Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)• See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A60) for information aboutImage mode.White 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 icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A6). However, whenAuto is selected, no icon is displayed.B Notes About White Balance• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Functions That Cannot BeApplied Simultaneously” (A62) for more information.• At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A53).On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M d button M White balanceOption Descriptiona Auto(default setting)White balance automatically adjusted to suit lightingconditions. Best choice in most situations.b Preset manualNeutral-colored object used as reference to set white balanceunder unusual lighting conditions. See “Preset Manual” formore information (E25).c Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.d Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting.e Fluorescent Use under fluorescent lighting.f Cloudy Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.g Flash Use with the flash.Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
