Nikon D5500 User Manual
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P, S, A, and M Modes
D
Measuring Preset White Balance
If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct
measurement mode will end in the time selected for Custom Setting
c2 (Auto off timers;
D
Preset White Balance
The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time;
the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured.
Note that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when measuring
white balance; when shooting in mode M, adjust exposure so that the
exposure indicator shows ±0 (
0 120).
A
Other Methods for Measuring Preset White Balance
To enter preset measurement mode (see above) after selecting preset
white balance in the information display (
0 137), press J for a few
seconds. If white balance has been assigned to the Fn button (
white balance preset measurement mode can be activated by keeping
the Fn button pressed for a few seconds after selecting preset white
balance with the Fn button and command dial.
A
Gray Panels
For more precise results, measure white balance using a standard gray
panel.