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Setting the White Balance (continued)
• Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204).
• To set and use a custom white balance setting, it is advisable to select the
shooting mode and set the exposure compensation and flash exposure
compensation to zero (±0). The correct white balance may not be obtained when
the exposure is incorrect (image is completely black or white).
• It is also advisable to use the LCD monitor to compose the shot and to zoom in to
the maximum telephoto setting.
• Since the white balance data cannot be read in
mode, preset the white
balance in another shooting mode first before selecting
mode.
• Set the flash on or off when setting a custom white balance. The white balance
may not be accurate if the setting conditions and shooting conditions are not the
same. If the flash fires when setting a custom white balance with the flash set to
or , ensure that you also use the flash when you go to shoot.
• The custom white balance setting is not cancelled even if settings are reset to
default settings (p. 168).
