Sony DSLR-A100K User Guide - Page 46

Adjusting the white balance ISO WB D-R DEC Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the color tones. However, you can also adjust them according to the lighting conditions. 1 Display the White-balance mode screen with the function dial and the Fn button (page 43). 2 Select the desired white balance mode with v/V on the controller. 3 To select [AWB], press the center of the controller. To select anything other than [AWB], go to each procedure. AWB (Auto white balance) Adjusts the white balance automatically. (Preset white balance) K* (Color temperature) Adjusts the white balance to a specific light source (see below). Adjusts color temperature. The CC (Color Compensating) filter is also adjusted (page 47). (Custom white balance) Memorizes the basic white color (page 48). * K: stands for "Kelvin" (unit of color temperature) Preset white balance Select an option to suit a specific light source. Use this function if you cannot get your desired color in [AWB]. 1 Display the White-balance mode screen with the function dial and the Fn button (page 43). 2 Display the Preset white balance screen with v/V on the controller, then press B. 3 Select the desired light source with b/B on the controller or the control dial, then make fine adjustments with v/V on the controller, if necessary. • You can adjust the white balance between +3 and -3 (in Fluorescent, between +4 and -2). • Adjusting toward + increases the color temperature and the image turns reddish. Adjusting toward decreases the color temperature and the image turns paler. • 1 step is equivalent to approximately 10 mired*. * Mired: a unit to indicate the color conversion quality in color temperature filters. 46