Nikon D800E User Manual - Page 169

rWhite Balance White Balance Options White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. 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 below or use preset white balance. Option Colortemp. * Description v Auto White balance is adjusted Normal 3,500- automatically. For best results, use type Keep warm lighting 8,000 K G or D lens. If built-in or optional flash colors fires, results are adjusted appropriately. 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. r 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 units. G Cloudy 6,000 K Use in daylight under overcast skies. M Shade 8,000 K Use in daylight with subjects in the shade. 145