Pentax 16701 K-x Black K-x Manual - Page 184

182 Setting the White Balance White balance is the function for adjusting the color of an image so that white objects appear white. Set the white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with white balance set to F (Auto), or to intentionally apply a creative effect to your images. Item Settings Color Temperature*1 F Auto G Daylight Automatically adjusts the white balance. Approx. 4,000 (default setting) to 8,000K For use when taking pictures in sunlight. Approx. 5,200K H Shade For use when taking pictures in the shade. It reduces the bluish color tones Approx. 8,000K in a picture. ^ Cloudy For use when taking pictures on cloudy days. Approx. 6,000K For use when taking pictures under 6 fluorescent lighting. Select the type of J Fluorescent Light fluorescent light. D Fluorescent Light Daylight Color N Fluorescent Light Daylight White Approx. 6,500K Approx. 5,000K W Fluorescent Light Cool White Approx. 4,200K L Fluorescent Light Warm White Approx. 3,000K I Tungsten Light For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other tungsten light. It reduces Approx. 2,850K the reddish color tones in a picture. L Flash For use when taking pictures using the built-in flash. Approx. 5,400K Use this to keep and strengthen the CTE *2 color tone of the light source in the - image. Use this to manually adjust the white K Manual balance according to the lighting so that - white objects appear as a natural white. *1 The color temperature (K) is an estimate. This does not indicate precise colors. *2 CTE= Color Temperature Enhancement Shooting Settings