Sony SLT-A55VL Instruction Manual (Large File - 12.49 MB) - Page 114

5500K*1 (Color Temp.) 0*2 (Color Filter) Sets the white balance by the color temperature. The higher the number, the more reddish the image and the lower the number, the more bluish the image. Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for photography. Based on using the set color temperature as the standard, the color can be compensated to G (Green) or M (Magenta). *1 The value is the color temperature value currently selected. *2 The value is the color filter value currently selected. Registering the color tones (Custom white balance) In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light source, use of custom white balance is recommended in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness. 1 WB on the control button t (Custom) 2 Select [ SET] with b/B on the control button, then press the center of the control button. 3 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center, and then press the shutter button down. The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (ColorTemperature and Color filter) are displayed. 4 Press the center of the control button. The monitor returns to the recording information display with the memorized custom white balance setting retained. • The custom white balance setting registered in this operation is effective until a new setting is registered. 114