Nikon 5700 - Manual (Page 113)

Menu Guide—Using the SHOOTING Menu
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At settings other than Auto, the current White
Balance setting is indicated by an icon in the moni-
tor or viewfinder.
Keeping Colors True: White Balance
White balance is used to preserve natural colors under different types of lighting.
Option Description
Auto
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting
conditions. Best choice in most circumstances.
White Bal Preset
White object used as reference to set white balance
under unusual lighting conditions.
Fine
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
Incandescent
Use when taking pictures indoors under incandescent
light.
Fluorescent
Use when taking pictures indoors under fluorescent
light.
Cloudy
Use for pictures taken outdoors under overcast skies.
Speedlight
White balance adjusted to match light produced by
Speedlights.
In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, white balance can be set us-
ing the White Balance menu (in User Set A, white bal-
ance is adjusted automatically).
The button can be set to adjust white balance without having to access
the menu ( 130).