Nikon D5300 Reference Manual - Page 124

Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: Method Description Measure Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photo and white balance measured by camera (see below). Use photo White balance is copied from photo on memory card (0 107). ❚❚ Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance 1 Light a reference object. Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. 2 Display white balance options. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options. Highlight Preset manual and press 2. G button 3 Select Measure. Highlight Measure and press 2. 104 P, S, A, and M Modes