Sony DSLR-A580L - Manual (Page 116)

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*1 The value is the color temperature value currently selected.
*2 The value is the color filter value currently selected.
In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light source,
use of custom white balance is recommended in order to accurately
reproduce the whiteness.
5500K* 1 (Color
Temp.)
Sets the white balance by the color temperature. The higher
the number, the more reddish the image and the lower the
number, the more bluish the image.
0* 2 (Color Filter) Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for
photography.
Based on using the set color temperature as the standard, the
color can be compensated to G (Green) or M (Magenta).
Registering the color tones (Custom white balance)
1
Fn button t AWB (White Balance) t (Custom)
2
Select [ SET] with b/B on the controller, then press the
center of the controller.
3
Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the AF area
located in the center, and then press the shutter button down.
The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (ColorTemperature and Color
filter) are displayed.
4
Press the center of the controller.
The monitor returns to the recording information display with the memorized
custom white balance setting retained.
• The custom white balance setting registered in this operation is effective
until a new setting is registered.