Panasonic DMC-GH1K Digital Still Camera - Page 84

Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded under so use [AWB], [ 1 ] or [ 2 ]. • The white balance might not be adjusted for a subject that the flash cannot reach when the flash is used. • The white balance is memorized even if the camera is turned off, but [WHITE BALANCE] for the Advanced Scene Mode or the Scene Mode is set to [AWB] when the Advanced Scene Mode or the Scene Mode is changed and then used. • White balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions. - In Intelligent Auto Mode - In [OUTDOOR PORTRAIT] and [INDOOR PORTRAIT] in [PORTRAIT] - In [SCENERY] - In [OUTDOOR SPORTS] and [INDOOR SPORTS] in [SPORTS] - In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP] - In [NIGHT PORTRAIT] - In [SUNSET] or [PARTY] in Scene Mode - My Color Mode Setting the white balance manually Set the white balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. • You can also set from the Quick Menu. (P32) Select [ 1 ] or [ 2 ] and then press 3. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET]. Note • You may not be able to properly set a white balance if the subject is too bright or too dark. In this case, adjust the subject to an appropriate brightness and then reset the white balance. Setting the color temperature You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions. The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color temperature increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the color temperature decreases, the picture becomes more reddish. • You can also set from the Quick Menu. (P32) Select [ ] and then press 3. Press 3/4 to select the color temperature and then press [MENU/SET]. • You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to [10000K]. • You can also use the front dial to set. 84 VQT2A61