Panasonic DMC-G1K Digital Still Camera - Page 76

Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Adjusting the White Balance In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source. Press 1 ( ). Press 2/1 to select the white balance and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • You can also use the front dial to set. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to set. Item Settings [AWB] Automatic adjustment [V] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky [Ð] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky [î] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade [Ñ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights [] When taking pictures with the flash only [ 1 ]/[ 2 ] When using the preset white balance [] When using the preset color temperature setting ∫ Auto white balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a color close to white, auto white balance may not function properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB]. 1 Auto white balance will work within this range. 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 Shade 5 TV screen 6 Sunlight 7 White fluorescent light 8 Incandescent light bulb 9 Sunrise and sunset 10 Candlelight KlKelvin color Temperature 2) 3) 4) 5) 1) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 76 VQT1U32