Nikon D2H D2H User's Manual - Page 70

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 Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photograph and white balance is measured using camera's 1,005pixel RGB sensor. Use for flash photography or when the subject and camera are under different lighting. In studio settings, 18% diffusion panel can be used to make reference object appear gray. Light source Color of light source is measured by sensor on camera pentaprism and white balance adjusted to produce natural coloration without reference 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 ( 61). Otherwise there is no need to select d-0 when measuring a new value for white balance. 58