White balance – Nikon D3300 User Manual

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124 P, S, A, and M Modes

White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of
the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most
light sources; other values can be selected if necessary
according to the type of source:

White Balance

Option

Description

v Auto

Automatic white balance adjustment.
Recommended in most situations.

J Incandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

I Fluorescent

Use with the light sources listed on page 126.

H Direct sunlight

Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.

N Flash

Use with the flash.

G Cloudy

Use in daylight under overcast skies.

M Shade

Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.

L Preset manual

Measure white balance or copy white balance
from existing photo (

0 129).

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