Nikon D2HS User Manual
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Taking Photographs—White BalanceTaking Photographs—White Balance
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Release the WB button briefl y and then press
the button until the
icon in the rear control
panel and viewfi nder sidebar start to fl ash. A
blinking
will also appear in the top control
panel and viewfi nder frame-count displays.
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To measure white balance using a neutral gray or white object…
…frame the reference object so that it fi lls the
viewfi nder and press the shutter-release but-
ton all the way down. The camera will mea-
sure a value for white balance and store it in
preset d-0. No photograph will be recorded;
white balance can be measured accurately
even when the camera is not in focus.
To measure the color of the light source…
…make sure that the ambient light sensor is
lit by the light source and press the FUNC.
button. The camera will calculate a value for
white balance and store it in preset d-0.
To exit without measuring a new value for
white balance, press the WB button.
Top control panel
Rear control panel
Viewfi nder
Exposure Mode
Preset white balance can be measured in all exposure modes. When using a reference
object to set white balance, do not alter exposure from the value suggested by the
camera.