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[Question] Details on the White balance modes.

You can choose a white balance mode so that a white subject will appear white. The default white balance mode is [Multi-P AUTO]. Change the setting in situations where the white balance is difficult to adjust effectively, such as when shooting an object of a single color or when shooting under multiple light sources.

[White Balance modes]

Symbol	Mode	Description
AUTO	Auto	Adjusts the white balance automatically.
	Multi-P AUTO	The camera automatically selects the optimal white balance according to the conditions of sun and shade or the flash illumination range.
	Outdoors	Select this when shooting outdoors (sunny).
	Cloudy	Select this when shooting in cloudy weather or in shady conditions.
	Incandescent Lamp	Select this when shooting under incandescent light.
	Fluorescent Lamp	Select this when shooting under fluorescent light.
	Manual Settings	Adjust the balance manually.
	Detail	16 levels options are selectable, including settings close to [Incandescent Lamp], [Outdoors] and [Cloudy].

The above symbols are displayed on the picture display after white balance mode settings have been made. The symbols are not displayed if [Auto] has been set as the white balance mode.

• *The options displayed in the menu may vary depending on the camera unit, or the firmware version.

The white balance mode option is located in the Shooting menu. Also, the white balance mode is assigned to the ADJ. lever as default. If the setting is not changed, you can change the white balance mode quickly by using the ADJ. lever.

See the FAQ below for the Shooting menu operations.
Details on the Shooting menu.

This section explains how to change the setting with the ADJ. lever.

Press the ADJ. lever, and then either push the ADJ. lever to the left or right, or press [Fn1] [Fn2] buttons until the white balance menu appears.

Press [+] [-] buttons to select a white balance mode other than [M] (Manual Settings) or [CT] (Detail). You can also now shoot by pressing the shutter release button. Press the [MENU/OK] button or the [ADJ.] lever. It will return to the shooting screen, and the symbol of the selected white balance mode is displayed on the screen.

[Caution]

•The white balance may not be adjusted correctly for a subject that is not sufficiently white, or that is mostly dark. In this case, add something white to the subject. •When shooting with the flash, the white balance may not be adjusted correctly if [AUTO] is not selected. In this case, switch to [AUTO] to shoot with the flash. •In the Continuous mode, even if [Multi-P AUTO] has already been selected, the white balance is changed to [AUTO] automatically.

[[M] Manual Settings and [CT] Detail]
	In [Manual Settings] option, set the white balance manually under the lighting conditions for shooting by pointing the camera at a white subject, such as a piece of paper. In [Detail] option, Select a value in 16 levels options, including settings close to [Incandescent Lamp], [Outdoors] and [Cloudy].

[Manual Settings]

1.	Press the ADJ. lever to show the white balance menu.
2.	Select [M] with [+] [-] buttons.
3.	Point the camera at a piece of paper, or something white, under the lighting conditions for shooting, and press the [DISP.] button.
	The white balance mode is set and the screen is redisplayed.
4.	Press the [MENU/OK] button. It returns to the shooting screen and the [M] symbol appears on the screen. If the result is not as expected, repeat steps 1~3 to change the settings as many times as required. To exit [Manual Settings], select a mode other than [M] in step 2.

[Detail]

1.	Press the ADJ. lever to show the white balance menu.
2.	Select [CT] with [+] [-] buttons, and press the [DISP.] button.
3.	The white balance detailed settings screen appears. Press [+] [-] buttons to select a setting, and then press the [MENU/OK] button.
4.	Press the [MENU/OK] button again. It returns to the shooting screen and the [CT] symbol appears on the screen. To exit [Detail], select a mode other than [CT] in step 2.

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