Olympus E-420 - Manual (Page 62)

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Rec
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whi
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Setting display
When subjects that are not white appear white:
j In the auto WB setting, if there is no near-white color in the image framed in the screen, the white
balance will not be correctly determined. In such a case, try preset WB or one-touch WB settings.
WB compensation
This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings.
• Select the white balance to adjust and press d.
Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (Amber-
Blue)
Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will
become more amber when adjusted toward +, and bluer
when adjusted toward –.
Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (Green-
Magenta)
Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will
become greener when adjusted toward +, and magenta
when adjusted toward –.
• The white balance can be adjusted in 7 increments in each direction.
Checking the white balance you have adjusted:
j After setting the compensation value, point the camera at the subject to take test shots. When
the AEL/AFL button is pressed, sample images that have been taken with the current WB
settings are displayed.
Adjusting all WB mode settings at once:
j See “ALL >” (gP. 88).
 TIPS
Super control panel i p: [>]
Menu MENU[W][WB]
 TIPS
arge
Normal
OFF
WB
Viewfinder
Not displayed when WB is set to
AUTO.
G
–5
A
+2
AUTO
>
GO CANCEL SELECT
WB PREVIEW
AEL
AFL
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