Nikon Nikon Df Product Manual - Page 101

rWhite Balance White Balance Options White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If the desired results can not be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option from the list below or use preset white balance. Option Color temp. * Description v Auto White balance is adjusted Normal Keep warm lighting colors 3500- 8000 K automatically. For best results, use type G, E, or D lens. If optional flash fires, results are adjusted appropriately. J Incandescent 3000 K Use under incandescent lighting. I Fluorescent Use with: Sodium-vapor lamps Warm-white fluorescent r 2700 K • Sodium-vapor lighting (found in sports venues). 3000 K • Warm-white fluorescent lights. White fluorescent 3700 K • White fluorescent lights. Cool-white fluorescent 4200 K • Cool-white fluorescent lights. Day white fluorescent 5000 K • Daylight white fluorescent lights. Daylight fluorescent 6500 K • Daylight fluorescent lights. High temp. mercuryvapor • High color temperature light 7200 K sources (e.g. mercury-vapor lamps). H Direct sunlight 5200 K Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. 81