Sony SLT-A58 α Handbook - Page 136

Adjusting color tones (White Balance) The color tone of the subject changes depending on the characteristics of the light source. The table below shows how the color tone changes based on various light sources, compared with a subject that appears white under the sunlight. Weather/ lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light White Bluish Green-tinged Reddish Use this feature when the color tone of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tone on purpose for photographic expression. Notes • When the exposure mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], or [Scene Selection], [White Balance] is fixed to [Auto WB] and you cannot select other modes. • If the only light source available is a mercury lamp or a sodium lamp, the camera will not be able to acquire an accurate white balance due to the characteristics of the light source. Use the flash in such cases. WB on the control button t Select the desired setting • When you select a setting other than [C.Temp./Filter], press B so that the fine adjustment screen appears and you can adjust the color tone using v/V/b/ B as necessary. 136