Sony DSLR-A900 User Manual

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Note
• The message “Custom WB error” indicates that the value is beyond the expected 
range. (When the flash is used on a subject in close proximity or a subject with a 
bright color is in the frame.) If you register this value, the 
 indicator turns yellow 
on the recording information display on the LCD monitor. You can shoot at this 
point, but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more 
correct white balance value.
To call the custom white balance setting
In step 3, select the desired number.
Note
• If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is 
registered with the flash light taken into account. Take pictures with the flash in later 
shootings.
3
Select [
 SET] with b/B on the multi-selector, then press the 
center of the multi-selector.
4
Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the spot-
metering circle and press the shutter button down.
The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (ColorTemperature and Color 
filter) are displayed.
5
Select a memory number with b/B, press the center of the 
multi-selector.
The monitor returns to the recording information display with the memorized 
custom white balance setting retained.
• The custom white balance setting is registered in this operation is effective 
until a new setting is registered.