Panasonic DMC-G5 - Manual (Page 107)

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Recording
Note
• Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [
], [ ].
• The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash.
• The set White Balance is maintained even after this unit is turned off, but when the White Balance is
changed in a different Scene Guide Mode, [White Balance] for the Scene Guide Mode that was set
will return to [AWB].
• In the Scene Guide Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB].
– [Backlit Softness]/[Relaxing Tone]/[Distinct Scenery]/[Bright Blue Sky]/[Romantic Sunset Glow]/
[Vivid Sunset Glow]/[Glistening Water]/[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing
Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Clear Night Portrait]/[Appetizing Food]/
[Cute Dessert]
• When [Direct Focus Area] (P100) is set to [ON], the operations on the cursor buttons translate to
movements of the AF area. Set using the Quick Menu (P68) .
∫ Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a
reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or
there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In a
case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
K lKelvin color Temperature
1 2