Olympus E-3 - Manual (Page 65)

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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.
Setting display
e.g.) When the A direction and G direction are each adjusted toward –
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. 97).
Setting the one-touch white balance
This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than preset WB can
provide. Point the camera at a sheet of white paper under the light source you want to use to
determine the white balance. The optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions
can be saved for up to 4 settings in the camera. This is useful when shooting a subject under
natural light, as well as under various light sources with different color temperatures.
Set [
; FUNCTION] to [V] beforehand. (gP. 92)
1
Point the camera at a sheet of white paper.
• Position the paper so that it fills the viewfinder. Make sure there are no shadows.
2
While holding down the < button, press the shutter
button.
• The one-touch white balance screen appears.
3
Select the one-touch white balance number to be
registered, and press the
i button.
• The white balance is registered.
• The registered white balance will be stored in the camera as
a preset WB setting. Turning the power off does not erase the
data.
Viewfinder Control panel
 TIPS
AUTO >
A GO G
G
–5
A
+2
WB PREVIEW
AEL
AFL
Direct buttons setting screen
Adjust toward A: -3
Adjust toward G: -2
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