Sony DSLRA850 Operating Instructions - Page 73

Using the shooting function Adjusting the color tones (White balance) White balance is a feature that adjusts the color tone to approximate what you see. When [AWB] (Auto WB) is selected, the white balance is automatically adjusted. However, you can use this feature when the color tone of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tone on purpose for photographic expression. WB button The color tone of the subject changes depending on the characteristics of the light source. The table below shows how the color tone changes based on various light sources, compared with a subject that appears white under the sunlight. Weather/ lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light White Bluish Green-tinged Reddish Note • If the only light source available is a mercury lamp or a sodium lamp, the camera will not be able to acquire the accurate white balance because of the characteristics of the light source. Use the flash in such cases. Auto/Preset white balance 1 Press the WB button to display the White balance mode screen. 2 Select the desired mode with v/V on the multi-selector. • You can use the front control dial instead. 73