Sony PMWF3K Operating Instructions - Page 41

To the B position of the WHITE BALANCE switch, ATW mode is assigned at the factory. The setting can be changed with "White Switch " (page 105) of the CAMERA SET menu to select Memory B mode. WHITE GAIN BALANCE L ATW B M A H PRST WHITE BALANCE switch B: ATW or Memory B mode A: Memory A mode PRST: Preset mode Assigning the ATW on/off function to an assignable button permits you to independently activate/deactivate ATW. For details on the assignable buttons, see "Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons" on page 58. When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button, the current adjustment mode and color temperature are displayed on the screen. TLCS . 1 1.5 2 3 4 ATW 4300K PPOFF ++T1.6 ATW: ATW mode W:A: Memory A mode W:B: Memory B mode W:P: Preset mode Executing Auto White Balance Execute auto white-balance adjustment according to the color temperature of the light source. The adjustment value can be stored in memory A or B. Note Auto white-balance adjustment cannot be executed in Preset mode. 1 To store the adjustment value in memory, select Memory A or Memory B mode. 2 Select the appropriate ND filter according to the lighting condition. 3 Place a white subject under the same lighting condition and shoot it so that a white area is obtained on the screen. A white object (white cloth, a white wall, etc.) near the subject may be used in place. Be careful not to have any spots of high illumination on the screen. 4 Adjust the lens iris opening. Set it to the proper condition if the manual iris adjustment mode is selected. 5 Press the AUTO WHT BAL button. Auto white-balance adjustment begins. ASSIGN 4 AUTO WHT BAL AUTO WHT BAL button During adjustment, an in-progress message is displayed on the screen. When the adjustment is completed successfully, the message changes to a completion message, and the obtained color temperature is displayed. Adjusting the White Balance 41 Recording