Nikon COOLPIX L26 Reference Manual - Page 132

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) • See "Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)" (A 60) for information about Image mode. Reference Section White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Select A (auto) mode M d button M A tab M White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as "white balance." For natural colors, select a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. Although Auto (the default setting) can be used under most types of lighting, white balance can be adjusted to suit the sky conditions or light source and achieve more natural color tones in the image. Option a Auto (default setting) b Preset manual c Daylight d Incandescent e Fluorescent f Cloudy g Flash Description White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Useful when shooting under unusual lighting (E25). White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. Use under incandescent lighting. Use under fluorescent lighting. Use when taking pictures under overcast skies. Use with the flash. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode (A 6). No icon is displayed when Auto is selected. E24