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– 53 –Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting the white and black balanceWhen you have no time to adjust the white balanceSet the switch to .f Each time the button is pressed, the values set in [3200K], [5600K], and main menu → [SW MODE] → [W.BAL VAR] are toggled in order.When [VAR] is selected, turning the dial button can set any white balance value between [2000K] and [15000K].f The value displayed as [VAR] is not always assured. Use it as a reference value.f The value for [VAR] can be viewed by pressing the button.When the white balance has not been automatically adjustedWhen the white balance has not been successfully adjusted, an error message is displayed on the viewfinder screen and LCD monitor displays.Error message Meaning Remedy[AWB Ach NG] or [AWB Bch NG] The color temperature is too high, or too low. Select the appropriate filter.[LOW LIGHT] There is insufficient light. Increase the amount of light or increase gain.[LEVEL OVER] There is too much light. Decrease the amount of light or decrease gain.[COLOR TEMP LOW] or [COLOR TEMP HIGH] The color temperature is too high, or too low. Select the appropriate filter or light source.Manual setting of color temperatureThe color temperature of white balance can be adjusted by the setting menu.1 Press the button to select [W.BAL VAR] mode.2 Set the color temperature in the main menu → [SW MODE] → [W.BAL VAR].This can be set from [2000K] to [15000K].@@ NOTEt It can also be operated by the dial button. For details, refer to “Direct menu operation” (page 75).Viewfinder and LCD monitor screen displays relating to white balanceFor details, refer to “Screen status display” (page 154).Setting the auto tracking white balance (ATW) functionThe camera is equipped with the Auto Tracking White Balance (ATW) function that automatically tracks the white balance of images according to thelighting conditions.The auto tracking white balance function can be assigned to each of , , and of the switch. Configure the settings in themain menu → [SW MODE] → [ATW].Note that if the auto tracking white balance function is assigned to the USER button, the function follows the operation of the USER button.For details, refer to “Assigning functions to the USER buttons” (page 39).Canceling the auto tracking white balancePress the USER button to which auto tracking white balance function is assigned again or change the position of the switch. Note that ifthe auto tracking white balance function is set to the switch, the function cannot be canceled with the USER button.@@ NOTEt This function does not guarantee 100% accuracy for the white balance. Note that the tracking performance relative to changes in ambient lighting andwhite balance performance has been given a certain degree of latitude.t Auto tracking white balance does not function when the frame rate is set to [9fps] or lower in variable frame rate, and when the shutter speed is set toless than 1/12.Adjusting the black balanceBlack balance must be adjusted in the following instances:f When the camera is used for the first timef When the camera has not been used for a long timef When the ambient temperature has changed considerablyf When super gain is set with the USER buttonf When changing the gain switch valuesf When switching the items in the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE] → [REC FORMAT]To shoot optimum video, we recommend adjusting the black balance immediately before shooting.Before adjusting the black balance, prepare the conditions for adjusting the white balance.1 Switch to manual mode with the switch. (page 45)2 Set the switch to or .3 Press and hold the button for approx. two seconds.Black balance is adjusted after the white balance. |
