Operating Instructions

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The 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 iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual
mode. (l 75)
≥ For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 75.
1 Touch [WB].
2 Touch / to select white
balance mode.
≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the
colour on the screen.
≥
To return to auto setting, set to or
press the
iA/MANUAL 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.
White balance
Icon Mode/Recording conditions
Auto 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.
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IRISSHTRWB
FOCUS
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