Sony SLT-A58 α Handbook - Page 139

Shooting (Advanced Operations) Adjusting color tones (White Balance) 2 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 (Color Temperature and Color Filter) are displayed. 3 Press the center of the control button. The screen 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. Notes • The message "Custom WB Error" indicates that the value is beyond the expected range, when the flash is used on a subject in close proximity or a subject with a bright color is in the frame. If you register this value, the indicator turns yellow on the recording information display. You can shoot at this point, but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more accurate white balance value. To call the custom white balance setting WB on the control button t (Custom) • Press B to display the fine adjustment screen and compensate the color to your preference. Notes • If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is registered with the flash light taken into account. Take pictures with the flash in later shot. 139