Nikon A Reference Manual - Page 109

rWhite Balance (P,S,A,andMModesOnly) White Balance Options White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; in P, S, A, and M modes, other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source: Option Color temp. * Description v Auto Normal Keep warm lighting colors 3500- 8000 K Automatic white balance adjustment. Recommended in most situations. J Incandescent 3000 K Use under incandescent lighting. I Fluorescent Use with: Sodium-vapor lamps 2700 K • Sodium-vapor lighting (found in sports venues). Warm-white fluorescent 3000 K • Warm-white fluorescent lights. White fluorescent 3700 K • White fluorescent lights. Cool-white fluorescent 4200 K • Cool-white fluorescent lights. Day white fluorescent 5000 K • Daylight white fluorescent lights. r Daylight fluorescent 6500 K • Daylight fluorescent lights. High temp. mercuryvapor • High color temperature light 7200 K sources (e.g. mercury-vapor lamps). H Direct sunlight 5200 K Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. 89