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Nikon D300 User Manual

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Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If
the desired results can not be achieved with auto white balance,
choose an option from the list above or use preset white balance.

White balance can be selected by pressing the WB button and
rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is
displayed in the control panel.

A

The White Balance Menu

White balance can also be adjusted using the [White balance] option in
the shooting menu (pg. 254).

A

I (Fluorescent)

Selecting

I (fluorescent) with the WB button and main command dial

selects the type of bulb chosen for the [Fluorescent] option in the white
balance menu (pg.254).

N Flash

5,400

*

Use with built-in or optional flash.

G Cloudy

6,000

*

Use in daylight under overcast skies.

M Shade

8,000

*

Use in daylight with subjects in the
shade.

K Choose color temp.

2,500–
10,000

Choose color temperature from list
of values (pg. 133).

L Preset manual

Use subject, light source, or existing
photograph as reference for white
balance (pg. 134).

* All values are approximate. Fine-tuning set to 0.

Option

Color temp.

(K)

Description

WB

button

Main command dial

Control panel