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Choosing a color temperature – Nikon D3S User Manual

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Choosing a Color Temperature

When

K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance, color

temperature can be selected by pressing the WB button and
rotating the sub-command dial. The color temperature is
displayed in the rear control panel:

Rear control panel

WB

button

Sub-command dial

D

Choose Color Temperature

Note that the desired results will not be obtained with flash or
fluorescent lighting. Choose

N (Flash) or I (Fluorescent) for these

sources. With other light sources, take a test shot to determine if the
selected value is appropriate.

A

The White Balance Menu

Color temperature can also be selected in the
white balance menu. Note that the color
temperature with the WB button and the sub-
command dial replaces the value selected in the
white balance menu.