Sony DSC-F828 - Manual (Page 74)

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• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you
choose
, the white balance may not be
properly adjusted.
• When the flash strobes, the manual setting is
canceled, and the image is recorded in [Auto]
mode (except in
(Flash) mode or
(One push) mode).
To capture the basic white color
in
(one-push SET) mode
This mode memorizes the basic white color
in the shooting situation for the
(One
push) mode. Use this mode when the other
modes cannot set the color properly.
1 In Step 2, select [ ] (One push
SET).
The
indicator appears.
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper filling the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot the
subject.
3 Press the center of the multi-selector.
The screen momentarily turns black and
the
indicator flashes quickly.
When the white balance has been
adjusted and stored in the memory, the
indicator lights up.
• When the indicator flashes slowly, the
white balance is not set or was not able to be
set. Record in automatic white balance mode.
• Do not shake or strike the camera while the
indicator flashes quickly.
• When flash mode is set to (Forced flash) or
(Slow synchro), the white balance is
adjusted to the condition with the flash
emitting.
Selecting color
reproduction
– Color
Mode dial: P/S/A/M
You can select the color reproduction mode.
Standard (No indicator)
Shoots to make the resulting shot easier on
the eyes. The image becomes vivid
compared to its real color and the contrast
becomes higher.
The default setting is [Standard].
Real (REAL)
Shoots for faithfulness to the actual texture
and color, which the contrast, brightness,
and saturation become lower. This mode is
suitable for modifying the image on a
computer.
WB