504Additional shooting functionsAdjusting the color of a pictureThe color of the subject differs depending on lighting conditions. Forinstance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflectedon white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different foreach. By adjusting the white balance, you can achieve more natural-looking colors.AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically for natural color, regardlessof the light source.5 For natural colors under a clear sky.3 For natural colors under a cloudy sky.1 For natural colors under tungsten lighting.w For natural colors under daylight fluorescent lighting. This type of lamp isused mainly in homes.x For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp. This type of lamp isgenerally used in desk lamps, etc.y For shooting under a white fluorescent lamp. This type of lamp is generallyused in offices, etc.Top menu [WB] g“Using the menus” (P. 16)1 Select a white balance setting,and press Z.TIPS• You can select a white balance setting other than the actual light source, andenjoy the different color tones on the monitor.Note• White balance may not be effective under some special light sources.• When taking pictures with the white balance on a setting other than [AUTO],play back the picture and check the colors on the monitor.• When the flash is fired with a white balance setting other than [AUTO], colorsmay appear different in the resulting picture from the colors you see on themonitor.WBAUTOSELECT OKGO
