The Shooting MenuMenu Guide—The Shooting Menu138For more information on:50 White balanceKeeping Colors True: White BalanceThe White Balance menu allows you to matchwhite balance to the color of the light source. Thefollowing options are available:White BalAutoIncandescentFluorescentDirect SunlightSHOOTING MENUAuto 4,200–8,000 KCamera measures color temperature and ad-justs white balance automatically. For bestresults, use type G or D lens.Fluorescent 4,200 K Use under fluorescent lighting.Direct Sunlight 5,200 K Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.Flash 5,400 K Use with Nikon Speedlights, including thebuilt-in Speedlight.OptionApproximateColorTemperature *DescriptionCloudy 6,000 K Use in daylight under overcast skies.Shade 8,000 K Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.Preset —Use to match white balance to the lightsource when shooting under mixed light-ing or lighting with a strong color cast.Incandescent 3,000 K Use under incandescent lighting.
