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Setting the white balance, E (p.112), P.112) – Pentax DS2 User Manual

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The color of the subject changes with the light source. For example, the
same white object will be a different shade of white in daylight than under
a light bulb. In cameras using film, this is adjusted by changing the film or
using filters. In digital cameras, the whiteness is adjusted using white
balance. The default setting is F (Auto).

The color temperature (K) is an estimate. This does not indicate precise colors.

Set [White Balance] in the Fn menu. (p.102)

Setting the White Balance

F

Auto

Automatically adjusts the white balance. (About 4000 to
8000K)

G

Daylight

For use when taking pictures in sunlight. (About 5200K)

H

Shade

For use when taking pictures in the shade. (About 8000K)

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Cloudy

For use when taking pictures on cloudy days. (About
6000K)

J

Fluorescent

Light

For use this when taking pictures under fluorescent
lighting. Select the type of fluorescent light, from W (white)
(About 4200K), N (neutral white) (About 5000K), and D
(daylight) (About 6500K).

I

Tungsten

Light

For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other
tungsten light. (About 2850K)

b

Flash

For use to take pictures using the built-in flash.
(About 5400K)

K

Manual

For use when taking pictures by manually adjusting the
white balance.

• Refer to p.113 for manual adjustment method.
• White balance cannot be adjusted in Picture mode (p.47).

OK

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White Balance

White Balance

Auto

Auto

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White Balance

Auto