Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/White Balance 49White BalanceWhite balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Autowhite balance is recommended for most light sources; if necessary, other values can beselected according to the type of source. The following options are available in P, S, A, and Mmodes (Auto is automatically selected in Digital Vari-Program modes):Controls usedWhite Balance ( 70)In addition to selecting white balance, the White balance option in the shooting menu can be usedto fine tune white balance, measure preset white balance, or copy a value for preset white balancefrom an existing photograph.11— /Fn Button ( 77)White balance can also be set using the command dial.Option DescriptionAuto Camera sets white balance automatically. Recommended for most sit-uations.Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting.Fluorescent Use under fluorescent lighting.Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.Flash Use with built-in flash or optional Nikon flash units.Cloudy Use in daylight under overcast skies.Shade Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.White balance preset Use gray or white object or existing photograph as reference for whitebalance ( 70).
