The Q/g (U) Button
The Q/g (U) button can be used during shooting to adjust white balance. White balance delivers natural colors with light sources of different hues.
The Q/g (U) button may be disabled in some shooting modes or when certain conditions apply.
Adjusting White Balance
Hold the Q/g (U) button and rotate the main command dial.
Options for the selected setting, if any, can be selected by holding the Q/g (U) button and rotating the sub-command dial.
If coordinates are displayed as shown, you can hold the Q/g (U) button and fine-tune white balance using the multi selector.
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Press 4 or 2 to fine-tune white balance on the amber-blue axis and 1 or 3 to fine-tune white balance on the green-magenta axis.
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When [4 or 2 to highlight a digit. Press 1 or 3 to change.
] is selected, you can press -
Release the Q/g (U) button to return to shooting mode.
Option |
Description |
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4 [ ] |
White balance is adjusted automatically for optimal results with most light sources. |
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Eliminate the warm color cast produced by incandescent lighting. |
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j [ ] |
Partially preserve the warm color cast produced by incandescent lighting. |
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k [ ] |
Preserve the warm color cast produced by incandescent lighting. |
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D [ ] |
When used under natural light in place of 4 ([ ]), this option produces colors closer to those seen by the naked eye. |
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H [ ] |
Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. |
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G [ ] |
Use in daylight under overcast skies. |
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M [ ] |
Use in daylight with subjects in shade. |
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J [ ] |
Use under incandescent lighting. |
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I [ ] |
Use under fluorescent lighting; choose the bulb type according to the light source. |
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5 [ ] |
Use with studio strobe lighting and other large flash units. |
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K [ ] |
Choose the color temperature directly. |
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L [ ] |
Measure white balance for the subject or light source or copy white balance from an existing photograph. |
During playback, the Q/g (U) button can be used to protect pictures. Protecting pictures helps prevent accidental deletion.
Where available, a description of the currently-selected item can be viewed by pressing the Q/g (U) button ( The d (Help) Icon ).