Operating Instructions

VQT2S42

Advanced (Recording pictures)

Note

•

The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded

under so use [AWB], [ ] or [ ].

• The white balance might not be adjusted for a subject that the flash cannot reach when the

flash is used.

• The White Balance is memorised 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.

• 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 colour mode

• The camera will not be able to operate with 3/4/2/1 if the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] (P141) is

set to [ON]. Set using the Quick Menu (P34).

Set the white balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.

Select [ ] or [ ] and then touch

[WHITE SET].

• The white balance setting screen can also be

displayed by pressing the cursor button toward 3.

Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper

etc. so that the frame in the centre is filled

by the white object only and then touch

[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 white balance manually

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