Nikon D780 DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Manual (Page 241)

195 Shooting Settings
White Balance
White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of
the light source. Auto white balance (
4 ) is recommended with
most light sources. If the desired results cannot be achieved
with auto white balance, choose an option from the list below
or use preset white balance.
• In modes other than P , S , A , and M , the camera adjusts white
balance automatically according to the scene.
Achieving Natural Colors with Different
Light Sources (White Balance)
Option (K * ) Description
4 [ Auto ]
White balance is adjusted automatically
for optimal results with most light
sources. When an optional flash unit is
used, white balance will be adjusted
according to the lighting produced by
the flash.
i [ Keep white (reduce
warm colors) ] (3500–
8000 K)
Eliminate warm color cast produced by
incandescent lighting.
j [ Keep overall
atmosphere ] (3500–
8000 K)
Partially preserve warm color cast
produced by incandescent lighting.
k [ Keep warm lighting
colors ] (3500–8000 K)
Preserve warm color cast produced by
incandescent lighting.