Sony A900 - Manual (Page 78)

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Note
• The message “Custom WB error” indicates that the value is beyond the expected
range. (When the flash is used on a subject in close proximity or a subject with a
bright color is in the frame.) If you register this value, the
indicator turns yellow
on the recording information display on the LCD monitor. You can shoot at this
point, but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more
correct white balance value.
To call the custom white balance setting
In step 3, select the desired number.
Note
• If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is
registered with the flash light taken into account. Take pictures with the flash in later
shootings.
3
Select [ SET] with b/B on the multi-selector, then press the
center of the multi-selector.
4
Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the spot-
metering circle and press the shutter button down.
The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (ColorTemperature and Color
filter) are displayed.
5
Select a memory number with b/B, press the center of the
multi-selector.
The monitor returns to the recording information display with the memorized
custom white balance setting retained.
• The custom white balance setting is registered in this operation is effective
until a new setting is registered.