Nikon D800 - Manual (Page 181)

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Check the results.
If the camera was able to measure a
value for white balance, C will flash
in the control panel for about six
seconds, while the viewfinder will show
a flashing
a.
If lighting is too dark or too bright, the
camera may be unable to measure
white balance. A flashing
b a will
appear in the control panel and
viewfinder for about six seconds. Press
the shutter-release button halfway to
return to Step 5 and measure white
balance again.
D
Direct Measurement Mode
IIf no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct
measurement mode will end in the time selected for Custom Setting c2
(Auto meter-off delay,
0 291).
A
Selecting a Preset
Selecting Preset manual for the White balance
option in the shooting menu displays the dialog
shown at right; highlight a preset and press
J.
If no value currently exists for the selected
preset, white balance will be set to 5,200 K, the
same as Direct sunlight.
Control panel
Viewfinder
Control panel
Viewfinder