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Menus
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
T
IMAGE QUALITY
Choose how much image files are compressed.
Select FINE (low compression) for higher image
quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase
the number of pictures that can be stored.
D
WHITE BALANCE
For natural colors, choose a setting that matches
the light source (for an explanation of “white bal-
ance,” see the Glossary on page 120).
Option
Description
AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.
h
Measure a value for white balance.
i
For subjects in direct sunlight.
j
For subjects in the shade.
k
Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights.
l
Use under “warm white” fluorescent lights.
m
Use under “cool white” fluorescent lights.
n
Use under incandescent lighting.
If AUTO does not produce the desired results (for
example, when taking close-ups), select h and
measure a value for white balance or choose the
option that matches the light source.
1 Notes
• At settings other than h, auto white balance is used
with the flash. Lower the flash (pg. 36) to take pic-
tures at other settings.
• Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures
back after shooting to check colors in the monitor.
