Sony DSC F828 Operating Instructions - Page 73

Adjusting color tones - White Balance Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ Normally, this camera adjusts color tones automatically, but you can also select the following modes according to your shooting situations. The color of the subject that you see will be captured according to the lighting conditions. When you want to fix the conditions under which the image is captured, or when the color of the entire image seems to be a bit unnatural, it is recommended that you adjust the white balance. Auto (No indicator) The white balance is set automatically in response to the condition of the subject. The default setting is Auto. (Color temperature: about 3000-7000 K) (Daylight) Used when shooting outdoors, and for shooting at night, under neon lights, for fireworks, sunrise, and twilight gloom. (Color temperature: about 5500 K) (Cloudy) Used when shooting under a cloudy sky. (Color temperature: about 6500 K) (Fluorescent) Used when shooting under fluorescent lights. (Color temperature: about 4000 K) (Incandescent) • Used when shooting, for example, at a party, where the lighting conditions change often. • Used in a studio, or under video lights. (Color temperature: about 3200 K) WB (Flash) Adjusts the white balance only to the flash conditions. This mode cannot be used with movies. (Color temperature: about 6000 K) (One push) For adjusting the white balance depending on the light source. (Color temperature: about 2000-10000 K) (One push SET) Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in (One push) mode. Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) Mode dial WB Command dial a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, SCN or . b Press and hold WB and select the desired setting with the command dial. 80min P 8M FINE 101 98 MAF 250 F2.0 To return to automatic settings In Step 2, select [Auto]. 73 Advanced still image shooting