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5. Image and Picture Quality Settings
• The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash. (P199)
• In Scene Guide Mode, changing the scene or recording mode will return White Balance
settings (including the White Balance fine adjustment setting) back 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]/[Handheld Night Shot]/
[Clear Night Portrait]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert]
∫ Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, they may take on a
reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources is 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 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulbs
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
KlKelvin Color Temperature
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Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixtures etc., the appropriate White Balance will
vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ].
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