Nikon 25414 D2Xs User's Manual - Page 75

Taking Photographs-White Balance Measuring a Value for White Balance White balance can be measured with reference to a neutral gray object or by measuring the color of the light source. The new value for white balance is automatically stored in preset d-0. Reference Description Neutral gray object A standard gray card or other neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photograph and white balance is measured using both 1,005-pixel RGB sensor and main image sensor. Use for flash photography or when the subject and camera are under different lighting. Color of light source is measured by sensor on camera pentaprism and Light white balance adjusted to produce natural coloration without reference source object. Use when subject is under same lighting as camera. 1 Press the WB button and rotate the main command dial until is displayed in the rear control panel or viewfinder sidebar. Rear control panel Viewfinder If the new value for preset white balance will be used immediately, select preset d-0 by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial until d-0 is displayed in the rear control panel ( 64). Otherwise there is no need to select d-0 when measuring a new value for white balance. 61