41ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1White balance compensationThis function lets you make fi ne changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings.1 Select [WB] in c Custom Menu (P. 78) tab X.2 Select the option to be modifi ed and press I.3 Select a slider with HI and use FG to choose the amount.Adjusting the white balance in the A direction(Amber-Blue)Higher values produce “warmer” (redder) tints, lowervalues “cooler” (bluer) tints.Adjusting the white balance in the G direction(Green-Magenta)Higher values produce greener tints, lower valuestints that are more purple.AUTO >WB PREVIEWG–5A+2BACK SET4 Press Q to save settings and exit.% TipsTo display a test photograph taken at the selected white balance value, press the Rbutton.Adjusting all WB mode settings at once. [ALL >]: g “Custom menu” (P. 78)One-touch white balanceMeasure white balance by framing a piece of paper or other white object underthe lighting that will be used in the fi nal photograph. This is useful when shootinga subject under natural light, as well as under various light sources with differentcolor temperatures.1 After selecting [V (One-touch white balance)] (P. 40) , pressthe INFO button.2 Photograph a piece of colorless (white or gray) paper.Frame the object so that it fi lls the display and no shadows fall it.The one-touch white balance screen appears.3 Select [YES] and press the Q button.The new value is saved as a preset white balance option.The new value is stored until one-touch white balance is measured again.Turning the power off does not erase the data.% TipsIf the subject is too bright or too dark or visibly tinted, the message“WB NG RETRY” will be displayed and no value will be recorded. Correct theproblem and repeat the process from Step 1.•••••••
