SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE
WHITE BALANCE OPTIONS
OPTION
COLOR TEMP.
DESCRIPTION
Auto (Default)
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Select this setting to allow the camera to automatically
determine the appropriate white balance adjustments.
Sunlight
Approx. 5400 K
Select this setting when taking pictures in full sunlight.
Shade
Approx. 8000 K
Select this setting when taking pictures in the shade under
sunny skies.
Overcast
Approx. 6000 K
Select this setting when taking pictures under cloudy,
overcast skies.
Incandescent
Approx. 3150 K
Select this setting when taking pictures indoors under
incandescent (tungsten) lighting.
Fluorescent
Approx. 4100 K
Select this setting when taking pictures indoors under
fluorescent lighting.
Flash
Approx. 5850 K
Select this setting when taking pictures with the Sigma
EF-500 DG flash.
Custom
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Select this setting when using a custom white balance. Use
the "Set Custom WB" menu option to create a custom white
balance setting. The "Custom" option will not be available if
no custom white balance has been set.
1
Make sure the camera is turned on.
2
Press the MENU button on the back of
the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu.
(See P. 96 )
3
Use arrows on the 4-way controller
to select “White Balance”.
4
Press arrow or OK to open
sub-menu.
5
Use arrows on the 4-way controller
to select desired white balance setting.
6
Press arrow or OK to apply the
setting or
arrow or CANCEL to
close sub-menu without making any changes.
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