Nikon COOLPIX5400 User Manual - Page 72

More on Photography White Balance (P, S, A and M) The color of the light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to such changes in color, with the result that we see white objects as white, regardless of whether they are in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Unlike the film used in film cameras, digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing information from the camera's image sensor (CCD) according to the color of the light source. This process is known as a "white balance adjustment." In and modes, white balance is adjusted automatically to suit the selected scene. In P, S, A, and M modes, you can choose from the following white balance options: Option Description Auto White balance adjusted automatically to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations. White object used as a reference to set white balance under White bal preset unusual lighting conditions. Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. Incandescent Fluorescent White balance adjusted for incandescent lighting. White balance adjusted for fluorescent lighting. Cloudy Speedlight Shade Use when shooting outdoors under cloudy skies. White balance adjusted for light produced by built-in flash. Use under sunny skies when your subject is in the shade. To choose a white balance setting: 1 WHITE BALANCE 1/2 Auto White bal preset Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy Speedlight WHITE BALANCE menu displayed. 2 WHITE BALANCE 1/2 Auto White bal preset Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy Speedlight Make selection. (To fine-tune white balance, rotate command dial. See following page.) 60