Adjusting The Tone (White Balance) - Canon PowerShot A520 Quick Start Manual

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Shooting - Advanced Functions
Adjusting the Tone (White
Balance)
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When the white balance is set to match the
light source, the camera reproduces colors
more accu rately.
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Custom
For recording under daylight
fluorescent, or daylight
fluorescent-type 3-wavelength
fluorescent lighting
For recording with the optimal
white balance data memorized
in the camera from a white-
colored object, such as white
paper or cloth
Combinations of setting contents and light source
are as follows.
1m
Auto
Settings are automatically set
by the camera
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Daylight
For recording outdoors on a
bright day
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Cloudy
For recording under overcast,
shady or twilight skies
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For recording under tungsten
Tungsten
and bulb-type 3-wavelength
fluorescent lighting
For recording under warm-
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Fluorescent
white, cool-white or warm-
white (3-wavelength)
fluorescent lighting
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1
Select 1m*{Auto) in
the FUNC. menu.
• See Selecting Menus and
Settings (p. 66).
* The current setting is
displayed.
2
Select the white balance you wish
to set using the ... or .. button.
• See Setting a Custom White Balance (p. 85).
• When the LCD monitor is on, you can check
the setting on the display.
• A shot can be taken immediately by pressing
the shutter button. The menu will reappear
after the shot, allowing you to adjust the setting
easily.