Nikon Coolpix L10 - Manual (Page 86)

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White Balance
The color of light reflected from an object var-
ies with the color of the light source. The
human brain 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 by processing
images according to the color of the light source. This is known as
“white balance.” For natural coloration, choose a white balance set-
ting that matches the light source before shooting. 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
to achieve more accurate results.
The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At
settings other than [Auto], the icon for the current setting is displayed
in the monitor (c 6).
j Flash Mode
At white balance settings other than [Auto] or [Flash], turn the flash off (B)
(c 24).
e Auto (default setting)
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions.
Best choice in most situations.
f White bal. preset
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance
under unusual lighting conditions (c 77).
g Daylight
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
h Incandescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
i Fluorescent
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
j Cloudy
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
l Flash
Use with the flash.
White balance
White bal. preset White bal. preset
Daylight
Daylight
Incandescent
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Fluorescent
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