Nikon COOLPIX S1200pj Reference Manual - Page 155
The Shooting Menu (for Auto Mode), White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) • See "Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)" (A 61) for information about Image mode. White Balance (Adjusting Hue) In the A (auto) mode shooting screen M d button M A tab M White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing pictures according to the color of the light source. This is known as "white balance." For natural colors, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, can be used under most types of lighting, the white balance setting suited to a particular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results. Option Description a Auto (default setting) White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations. b Preset manual Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions. See "Preset Manual" for more information (E 38). c Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. d Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting. e Fluorescent Use under fluorescent lighting. f Cloudy Use when taking pictures under overcast skies. g Flash Use with the flash. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 8). However, when Auto is selected, no icon is displayed. Reference Section B Note on White Balance At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 54). E37