Nikon D200 D200 User's Manual - Page 50

Reference-White Balance Measuring a Value for White Balance White balance can be measured with reference to a neutral gray object. The new value for white balance is automatically stored in preset d-0. 1 Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. A standard gray card can be used as a reference in studio settings. 2 Press the WB button and rotate the main command dial until is displayed in the control panel. If the new value for preset white balance will be used immediately, select preset d-0 by pressing the WB button and rotating the subcommand dial until d-0 is displayed. Otherwise there is no need to select d-0 when measuring a new value for white balance. 3 Release the WB button briefly and then press the button until the icon starts to flash. A blinking will also appear in the control panel and viewfinder frame-count displays. 4 Frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. The camera will measure a value for white balance and use this value when preset white balance is selected. No photograph will be recorded; white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus. To exit without measuring a new value for white balance, press the WB button. 40