Canon EOS Rebel T5 18-55 IS II Kit - Manual (Page 127)

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The function adjusting the color tone so that white objects look white in
the picture is called white balance (WB). Normally, the (Auto)
setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural-looking colors
cannot be obtained with , you can select the white balance that
matches the light source or set it manually by shooting a white object.
1 Press the <XB> button.
X
[White balance] will appear.
2 Select a white balance setting.
Press the keys or turn the
<6> dial to select the desired
setting, then press <0>.
The “Approx. ****K” (K: Kelvin)
displayed for the white balance
settings , , ,
or is the respective color
temperature.
Custom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance
for a specific light source for better accuracy. Perform this procedure
under the actual light source to be used.
1 Shoot a white object.
A plain, white object should fill the
viewfinder’s center.
Focus manually and set the standard
exposure for the white object.
You can use any white balance
setting.
B: Matching the Light SourceN
O Custom White Balance
COP
Y