Adjusting the tone (white balance), P. 111, Select a white balance set- ting – Canon A650 IS User Manual

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Various Shooting Methods

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See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

Normally, the

(auto white balance) setting selects an optimal white

balance. When the

setting cannot produce natural looking colors,

change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light
source.

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)

Shooting Mode

Auto

Settings are automatically set by the camera.

Day Light

For recording outdoors on a bright day.

Cloudy

For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies.

Tungsten

For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3-

wavelength fluorescent lighting.

Fluorescent

For recording under warm-white, cool-white or

warm-white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

Fluorescent H

For recording under daylight fluorescent, or daylight

fluorescent-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting.

Underwater

Appropriate for shooting images underwater with the

Waterproof Case WP-DC18 (sold separately). This

mode yields image data in the optimal white balance

to record images with natural hues by reducing the

bluish tone.

Custom

For recording with the optimal white balance data

retained in the camera from a white-colored object,

such as white paper or cloth.

Select a white balance set-

ting.

1. Press the

button.

2. Use the

button to select

and the or button to change
the option.

3. Press the

button.

The white balance setting cannot be adjusted when

is selected for My Colors.