Setting The White Balance Manually - Samsung SC-D381 User Manual

advanced recording
Settings
Auto This option is generally used to control the white balance automatically.
This controls the white balance according to the outdoor ambience, especially for
Daylight
close up and when the subject is of one dominant color.
Cloudy This option should be used when making a recording in cloudy weather.
Fluorescent This option should be used when making a recording under white fluorescent lights.
Tungsten This option is for when there is less than 3200K of tungsten light being used.
CustomWB You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation

Setting the white balance manually :

1. Select "Custom WB".
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The indicator (
2. Frame a white object such as a piece of paper so that it fills the screen.
Use an object that is not transparent.
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If the object that fills the screen is not focused, correct the focus using
"Manual Focus"
3. Press the Joystick.
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The white balance setting will be applied and indicator (
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The White Balance function will not operate in EASY.Q mode.
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It is recommended that you set "Digital Zoom" to "Off" before setting
white balance. ➥page 57.
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Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change.
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During normal outdoor recording, setting to Auto may provide better results.
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Pressing the MENU button while setting the Custom WB will cancel the
Custom WB setting and sets the White Balance to "Auto".
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