Pentax Optio 450 - Manual (Page 47)

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T
aking Pictures
Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)
You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance
according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.
Automatic The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.
Tungsten Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other
Light tungsten light.
Fluorescent Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.
Light
Choose the type of fluorescent light from W (white (4200
°
K)*),
N (neutral white (5000
°
K)*) and D (daylight (6500
°
K)*).
Manual Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white
balance manually.
* The color temperature (
°
K) is approximate and does not indicate the precise color.
z
Select [White Balance] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.
x
Press the four-way controller (
̈
).
The white balance screen will be displayed.
c
Use the four-way controller (
̆̄
)
to select the setting.
v
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the White Balance
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z
v
xc
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3 Exit MENU Ok OK
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White Balance
AWB
-D
MENU Ok OK Exit