Nikon D3000 User Manual

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When the camera is ready to measure white 
balance, a flashing 

D (L) will appear in 

the viewfinder and information display.

Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the 
reference object so that it fills the viewfinder 
and press the shutter-release button all the 
way down. No photograph will be recorded; 
white balance can be measured accurately 
even when the camera is not in focus.

If the camera was able to measure a value for 
white balance, the message shown at right 
will be displayed and 

a will flash in the 

viewfinder for about eight seconds before 
the camera returns to shooting mode. To 
return to shooting mode immediately, press 
the shutter-release button halfway.

If lighting is too dark or too bright, the 
camera may be unable to measure white 
balance. A message will appear in the 
information display and a flashing 

b a 

will appear in the viewfinder for about eight 
seconds. Return to Step 4 and measure 
white balance again.