Pentax IST DS2 - Manual (Page 114)

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The color of the subject changes with the light source. For example, the
same white object will be a different shade of white in daylight than under
a light bulb. In cameras using film, this is adjusted by changing the film or
using filters. In digital cameras, the whiteness is adjusted using white
balance. The default setting is F (Auto).
The color temperature (K) is an estimate. This does not indicate precise colors.
Set [White Balance] in the Fn menu. (p.102)
Setting the White Balance
F
Auto
Automatically adjusts the white balance. (About 4000 to
8000K)
G Daylight For use when taking pictures in sunlight. (About 5200K)
H Shade For use when taking pictures in the shade. (About 8000K)
^ Cloudy
For use when taking pictures on cloudy days. (About
6000K)
J
Fluorescent
Light
For use this when taking pictures under fluorescent
lighting. Select the type of fluorescent light, from W (white)
(About 4200K), N (neutral white) (About 5000K), and D
(daylight) (About 6500K).
I
Tungsten
Light
For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other
tungsten light. (About 2850K)
b Flash
For use to take pictures using the built-in flash.
(About 5400K)
K Manual
For use when taking pictures by manually adjusting the
white balance.
• Refer to p.113 for manual adjustment method.
• White balance cannot be adjusted in Picture mode (p.47).
OK OK OK
White Balance White Balance
Auto Auto
OK
White Balance
Auto