Samsung Digimax V800 - Manual (Page 41)

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Using the Custom White Balance
White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can
select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting
up the custom white balance.
1. Select the CUSTOM ( ) menu of the White Balance.
You can select CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2 white
balance.
2. Place a sheet of white paper in front of the camera so
that the LCD monitor shows only white, and then press
the SHUTTER button.
3. The value you set will be saved.
- The custom white balance value will be applied, starting
with the next picture you take.
- The user configured white balance will remain effective
until it is overwritten.
[White paper]
Exposure compensation : This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the
ambient lighting conditions.
You can also select the exposure value by using the +/- button.
Compensating Exposure
1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN
buttons to select the exposure compensation icon ( ).
The exposure compensation menu bar will appear as
shown.
2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the desired
exposure compensation factor.
3. Press the +/- button again. The value you set will be
saved and the Exposure Compensation setup mode will close. If you change the exposure
value, the exposure indicator ( ) will be displayed on the bottom of the LCD monitor.
* A negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure.
Note that a positive exposure compensation value increases the exposure and the LCD
monitor will appear white or you may not get good pictures.