Nikon P6000 - Manual (Page 150)

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
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B White Balance
The human eye is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the
result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight,
or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment of the
human eye by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is
known as “white balance.”
Although the default setting, Auto, can be used under most types of lighting, you
can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source or the
weather to achieve more accurate results.
The setting for white balance can be viewed in the screen during shooting.
(nothing will be displayed when Auto is set) (
A8).
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Settings Other than Auto and Flash
At white balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) ( A32).
a Auto (default setting)
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most
situations.
b Preset manual
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting
conditions, see “Preset Manual” (
A137) for more information.
c Daylight
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
d Incandescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
e Fluorescent
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
f Cloudy
Use when shooting under overcast skies.
g Flash
Use with the flash mode.