Nikon D2Xs - Manual (Page 75)

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Taking Photographs—White BalanceTaking Photographs—White Balance
Measuring a Value for White Balance
White balance can be measured with reference to a neutral gray object or by
measuring the color of the light source. The new value for white balance is
automatically stored in preset d-0.
Description
A standard gray card or other neutral gray or white object is placed
under lighting that will be used in fi nal photograph and white balance
is measured using both 1,005-pixel RGB sensor and main image sensor.
Use for fl ash photography or when the subject and camera are under
different lighting.
Reference
Neutral
gray
object
Color of light source is measured by sensor on camera pentaprism and
white balance adjusted to produce natural coloration without reference
object. Use when subject is under same lighting as camera.
Light
source
1 Press the WB button and rotate the main com-
mand dial until is displayed in the rear
control panel or viewfi nder sidebar.
Rear control panel
Viewfi nder
If the new value for preset white balance will be used immediately, select
preset d-0 by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial
until d-0 is displayed in the rear control panel (
64). Otherwise there is
no need to select d-0 when measuring a new value for white balance.