Operating Instructions

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White Balance
Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or
lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually.
≥ Press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
≥ For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 55.
1 Touch [WB].
2 Touch / to select White Balance Mode.
≥ Touch [WB] to determine the mode.
≥ To return to auto setting, set to or press the intelligent auto button again.
∫ To set the White Balance manually
1 Select , fill the screen with a white subject.
2 Touch and set the blinking .
≥ When using the viewfinder, press and hold the
CAMERA FUNCTION button.
≥ When the screen turns black instantly and the display stops
flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is complete.
≥ If the display continues flashing, the White Balance cannot
be set. In this case, use other White Balance Modes.
≥ When the display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored.
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance.
≥ When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the White Balance first.
≥ is not displayed on the screen when is being set.
Icon Mode/Recording conditions
Automatic White Balance adjustment
Sunny mode: Outdoors under a clear sky
Cloudy mode: Outdoors under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1: Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2: Colour fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode:
≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
MNL
AWB
AWB
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
MNL
AWB
AWB