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13-18 Camera Checklist - Using SWEFF
W
hite Balance
White balancing is a process for adjusting the camera's
circuitry so that colors are recorded as accurately
as possible. The camera evaluates the overall color
composition, the strengths of various part of the
electromagnetic spectrum, and the light source
illuminating the scene.
An example of incorrect and correct white balancing:
Using Full Automatic Mode for White Balance
On back, left of camera, set to AUTO (see page 82).
Will generally work for you 98% of the time.
Setting Manual White Balance
1.If
isn't showing on your LED screen, then
press the WHT BAL button on the side of the camera.
2. Set the WHT BAL to the
by turning the Manual Dial on the lower front of camera.
3. Press the MENU button
4. From the CAMERA SET, select WB SET.
5. The WB SET window opens.
6. Zoom in on a neutral gray or white object, such as a piece of
paper, a white shirt or an actual gray photo card.
7. Execute the white balance by depressing the
button / joystick on the back of the
camera. You can see a readout of the color temperature on the
Kelvin scale
selection icon.
8. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
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preset mode
before the display changes back to the
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