Canon A95 PowerShot A95 Camera User Guide - Page 89

Advanced Functions The white balance cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to (sepia) or (B/W) (p. 90). Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color. Especially in the following cases, as the white balance may not be adjusted in (Auto), shoot after reading the white balance data in (Custom). z Shooting close-ups (Macro mode) z Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea, or forest) z Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) Shooting - Advanced Functions 1 Select * (Auto) in the FUNC. menu. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). * The current setting is displayed. 2 Select (Custom) using the left or right button. 3 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth, or gray card and press the SET button. z Aim the camera so that the white paper or cloth, or gray card, completely fills the frame at the center of the LCD monitor or completely fills the viewfinder. z You can shoot right after setting the white balance. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 4 Press the FUNC. button. 87