Nikon D3body D3 User's Manual - Page 171

Color temp. Option (K) Description N Flash 5,400* Use with optional flash units. G Cloudy 6,000* Use in daylight under overcast skies. M Shade 8,000* Use in daylight with subjects in the shade. K Choose color temp. 2,500- Choose color temperature from list of 10,000 values (pg. 151). Use subject, light source, or existing L Preset manual - photograph as reference for white balance (pg. 152). * All values are approximate. Fine-tuning set to 0. Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If the desired results can not be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option from the list above or use preset white balance. White balance can be selected by pressing the WB button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is r displayed in the rear control panel. WB button Main command dial Rear control panel A The White Balance Menu White balance can also be adjusted using the [White balance] option in the shooting menu (pg. 290). A I (Fluorescent) Selecting I (fluorescent) with the WB button and main command dial selects the type of bulb chosen for the [Fluorescent] option in the white balance menu (pg. 290). 145