VQT2A7384Advanced (Recording pictures)Note• The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recordedunder so use [AWB], [ ] or [ ].• The white balance might not be adjusted for the subject where the flash does not reach whenthe flash is used.• The white balance is memorised even if the camera is turned off, but [WHITE BALANCE] forthe advanced scene mode or the scene mode is set to [AWB] when the advanced scene modeor the scene mode is changed and then used.• White balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.– In Intelligent auto mode– In [OUTDOOR PORTRAIT] and [INDOOR PORTRAIT] in [PORTRAIT]– In [SCENERY]– In [OUTDOOR SPORTS] and [INDOOR SPORTS] in [SPORTS]– In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP]– In [NIGHT PORTRAIT]– In [SUNSET] or [PARTY] in scene mode– My colour modeSet the white balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.• You can also set from the quick menu. (P32)Select [ ] or [ ] and then press 3.Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. sothat the frame in the centre is filled by the whiteobject only and then press [MENU/SET].Note• You may not be able to properly set a white balance if the subject is too bright or too dark.In this case, adjust the subject to an appropriate brightness and then reset the whitebalance.You can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lightingconditions. The colour of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the colourtemperature becomes high the picture becomes bluish and as the colour temperaturebecomes low the picture becomes reddish.• You can also set from the quick menu. (P32)Select [ ] and then press 3.Press 3/4 to select the colour temperature andthen press [MENU/SET].• You can set a colour temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].• You can also use the front dial to set.Setting the white balance manuallySetting the colour temperature1 21 2
