111White Balance (P, S, A, and M Modes Only)White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color ofthe light source. In modes other than P, S, A, and M, white balanceis set automatically by the camera. Auto white balance isrecommended for most light sources in P, S, A, and M modes, butother values can be selected if necessary according to the typeof source:Option Color temp. *v Auto3500–8000 KNormalKeep warm lighting colorsJ Incandescent 3000 KI FluorescentSodium-vapor lamps 2700 KWarm-white fluorescent 3000 KWhite fluorescent 3700 KCool-white fluorescent 4200 KDay white fluorescent 5000 KDaylight fluorescent 6500 KHigh temp. mercury-vapor 7200 KH Direct sunlight 5200 KN Flash 5400 KG Cloudy 6000 KM Shade 8000 KK Choose color temp. (0 117) 2500–10,000 KL Preset manual (0 120) —* All values are approximate and do not reflect fine-tuning (if applicable).
