White balance – Nikon D5200 User Manual

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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; in P, S, A, and M modes,
other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source:

1

Place the cursor in the information display.

If shooting information is not displayed in
the monitor, press the

P button. Press the

P button again to place the cursor in the
information display.

2

Display white balance options.

Highlight the current white balance setting in the
information display and press

J.

3

Choose a white balance option.

Highlight an option and press

J. To return to

shooting mode, press the shutter-release button
halfway.

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 77.

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 79).

P button

Information display

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