E33Reference SectionThe Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode)• See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A71) for more information onImage mode.• Other than Continuous (E36), items share the same settings with A (auto)mode and continuous shooting mode, and the settings are saved in thecamera’s memory even if the camera is turned off.• Continuous can be selected only when using continuous shooting mode. See“Continuous Shooting (Options)” (A55) for more information.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 or fluorescent lighting. Digital camerascan mimic this adjustment of the human eye by processing images according tothe color of the light source. This is known as "white balance."Although the default setting, Auto, can be used under most types of lighting, youcan apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achievemore accurate results.The icon for the current setting is displayed on the monitor during shooting(A6). When Auto is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed.B Notes on White Balance• This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot BeUsed Simultaneously” (A73) for more information.• At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, set the flash mode to W (off) (A61).Select A (auto) mode or continuous shooting mode (A25) M d button M A or Ctab (A11) M White balanceOption Descriptiona Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lightingconditions. Best choice in most situations.b Preset manual Useful when shooting under unusual lighting. See “UsingPreset Manual” for more information (E34).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.
