Nikon D600 User Manual - Page 141

rWhite Balance (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. In modes other than P, S, A, and M, white balance is set automatically by the camera. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources in P, S, A, and M modes, but other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source: Option Colortemp. * Description v Auto Normal Keep warm lighting colors 3,500- 8,000 K White balance is adjusted automatically. For best results, use type G or D lens. If built-in or optional flash fires, results are adjusted for flash. J Incandescent 3,000 K Use under incandescent lighting. I Fluorescent Use with: Sodium-vapor lamps 2,700 K • Sodium-vapor lighting (found in sports venues). Warm-white fluorescent 3,000 K • Warm-white fluorescent lights. White fluorescent 3,700 K • White fluorescent lights. Cool-white fluorescent 4,200 K • Cool-white fluorescent lights. Day white fluorescent 5,000 K • Daylight white fluorescent lights. Daylight fluorescent 6,500 K • Daylight fluorescent lights. High temp. mercury-vapor 7,200 K • High color temperature light sources (e.g. mercury-vapor lamps). H Direct sunlight 5,200 K Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. N Flash 5,400 K Use with built-in or optional flash. G Cloudy 6,000 K Use in daylight under overcast skies. M Shade 8,000 K Use in daylight with subjects in the shade. K Choose color temp. L Preset manual 2,500- Choose color temperature from list of values 10,000 K (0 120). - r Use subject, light source, or existing photograph as reference for white balance (0 121). * All values are approximate and do not reflect fine-tuning (if applicable). White balance is set by pressing the L (U) button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel. L (U) button Main command dial Control panel 115