FujiFilm DIGITAL CAMERA FINEPIX F800EXR - Manual (Page 116)

98 Menus
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
D D WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE ((default: default: AUTO) AUTO)
If AUTO does not produce natural colors (for example, when taking close-ups), select h and
measure a value for white balance or choose the option that matches the light source.
Option Option Description Description
AUTO AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.
h h Measure a value for white balance.
i i For subjects in direct sunlight.
j j For subjects in the shade.
k k Use under “daylight” fl uorescent lights.
l l Use under “warm white” fl uorescent lights.
m m Use under “cool white” fl uorescent lights.
n n Use under incandescent lighting.
g g For underwater photography
h h : Custom White Balance : Custom White Balance
Choose h to adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions. White balance measure-
ment options will be displayed; frame a white object so that it fi lls the display and press the
shutter button all the way down to measure white balance.
• If “COMPLETED!” is displayed, press MENU/OK to set white balance to the measured value.
• If “UNDER” is displayed, raise exposure compensation (
P 39) and try again.
• If “OVER” is displayed, lower exposure compensation and try again.
R For greater precision, adjust P FILM SIMULATION, N ISO, and U DYNAMIC RANGE
before measuring white balance.
R At settings other than h , auto white balance is used with the fl ash.
R Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures back after shooting to check colors in
the display.