61White BalanceMenusTable of Contents IndexWhite BalanceThe white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions.1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch [White Balance].2 Select the desired option and then touch [X].• When you select [È Color Temperature], [ Set 1] or [ Set 2], set the color temperature or a customwhite balance with the appropriate procedure below before touching [X].To set the color temperature ([È Color Temperature])1 Touch [ ].• The color temperature adjustment dial will appear on the bottom of the screen.2 Drag your finger left/right along the dial to select the desired value.• You can also push the joystick left/right to adjust the setting.3 Touch [K].To set a custom white balance ([ Set 1] or [ Set 2])1 Point the camcorder at a gray card or white object so it fills the whole screen.2 Touch [ ] and then touch [Set WB].• During the procedure, Å will flash quickly. When it stops flashing, the procedure is completed and thesetting will be applied on the camcorder.3 Touch [K].Options* Indicates a preset white balance option.NOTES• When recording a clip, you can use the [v Camera Setup] > [1] > [Shockless WB] setting (A 134) tomake the transition look smoother when you change the white balance settings.• When you select a custom white balance:- Readjust the custom white balance if the light source or ND filter setting changes.- Depending on the light source, Å may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with [ Automatic].Operating modes:[ Automatic]: The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors.[¼ Daylight]*: To record outdoors on a bright day.[½ Shade]*: To record in shaded places.[¾ Cloudy]*: To record on a cloudy day.[¿ Fluorescent]*: To record under warm white, cool white or warm-white-type (3-wavelength) fluorescentlighting.[ Fluorescent H]*: To record under daylight or daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.[É Tungsten]*: To record under tungsten and tungsten-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.[ Flash]*: To record when using an optional Speedlite. Available in mode only.[È Color Temperature]*: Allows you to set the color temperature between 2,000 K and 15,000 K.[ Set 1], [ Set 2]: Use the custom white balance settings to make white subjects appear white under coloredlighting.
