Nikon D3200 - Manual (Page 85)

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White Balance
White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source.
Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; in P, S, A, and M modes,
other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source:
1
Place the cursor in the information display.
If shooting information is not displayed in
the monitor, press the
P button. Press the
P button again to place the cursor in the
information display.
2
Display white balance options.
Highlight the current white balance setting in the
information display and press
J.
3
Choose a white balance option.
Highlight an option and press J. To return to
shooting mode, press the shutter-release button
halfway.
Option Description
v Auto Automatic white balance adjustment. Recommended in most situations.
J Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting.
I Fluorescent Use with the light sources listed on page 70.
H Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.
N Flash Use with the flash.
G Cloudy Use in daylight under overcast skies.
M Shade Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.
L Preset manual Measure white balance or copy white balance from existing photo ( 0 72).
P button Information display