Nikon D5300 - Manual (Page 121)

101 P, S, A, and M Modes
White Balance
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:
1
Display white balance options.
Press the P button, then highlight the
current white balance setting in the
information display and press
J.
2
Choose a white balance option.
Highlight an option and press J.
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 102.
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
(
0 104).
P button Information display