Operation Manual

Recording

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∫ 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 colour 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 Sunlight

6 White fluorescent light

7 Incandescent light bulb

8 Sunrise and sunset

9 Candlelight

KlKelvin Colour Temperature

Note

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Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary

depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ ], [ ].

• The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash.

• The set White Balance is maintained even after the power switch is turned [OFF], but when the

White Balance is changed in a different Scene Guide Mode, [White Balance] for the Scene

Guide Mode that was set will return to [AWB].

• In the Scene Guide Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB].

– [Backlit Softness]/[Relaxing Tone]/[Distinct Scenery]/[Bright Blue Sky]/[Romantic Sunset

Glow]/[Vivid Sunset Glow]/[Glistening Water]/[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm

Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Clear Night Portrait]/

[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert]