Nikon D100 Product Manual - Page 62

Taking Photographs-White Balance White Balance Keeping Colors True 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. Unlike the film used in film cameras, digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing information from the camera's image sensor (CCD) according to the color of the light source. This is known as "white balance." For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. The following options are available: Option Approximate Color Temperature* Description Auto Camera measures color temperature and ad4,200-8,000 K justs white balance automatically. For best results, use type G or D lens. Incandescent 3,000 K Use under incandescent lighting. Fluorescent 4,200 K Use under fluorescent lighting. Direct Sunlight 5,200 K Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. Flash 5,400 K Use with Nikon Speedlights, including the built-in Speedlight. Cloudy 6,000 K Use in daylight under overcast skies. Shade 8,000 K Use in daylight with subjects in the shade. Preset Use to match white balance to the light - source when shooting under mixed light- ing or lighting with a strong color cast. Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If you are unable to achieve the desired results, choose a white balance option from the table above or use preset white balance. In auto and preset modes, the camera uses "through-the-lens" (TTL) white balance measurement to ensure that white balance is set correctly even when the camera and subject are under different lighting. 50