Sony A100 User Manual
ExpoDisc Custom White Balance Procedures
Sony Cameras
Sony Cameras
Sony A100
1. Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.
2. Allow the camera to set an automatic exposure using the “P”, “S” or “A”
2. Allow the camera to set an automatic exposure using the “P”, “S” or “A”
modes or set the correct manual exposure in “M” mode.
3. Rotate the function dial on the top-left of the camera to the WB position.
4. Press the Fn button in the center of the function dial to display the White-
4. Press the Fn button in the center of the function dial to display the White-
Balance mode screen.
5. Using the controller pad to the right of the screen, move up or down to select
the custom white balance icon (
) and press on the controller pad.
6. Select
(set) by pressing on the controller. Press the center button on
the controller. “Use spot metering area. Press shutter to calibrate.” will
appear on the screen.
appear on the screen.
7. Aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the given lighting condition
and press the shutter release button. See the ExpoDisc Instruction Manual for
more information on where to aim the camera. The screen will display color
temperature values.
more information on where to aim the camera. The screen will display color
temperature values.
8. Press the center button on the controller to store the white balance recorded.
9. Remove the ExpoDisc, place camera in desired shooting mode and start
9. Remove the ExpoDisc, place camera in desired shooting mode and start
shooting.
Sony A200/A300/A350
1. Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.
2. Allow the camera to set an automatic exposure using the “P”, “S” or “A”
2. Allow the camera to set an automatic exposure using the “P”, “S” or “A”
modes or set the correct manual exposure in “M” mode.
3. Press the Fn button to select the White Balance icon (
).
4. Select (
SET) with the / on the controller.
5. Aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the given lighting condition
and press the shutter release button. See the ExpoDisc Instruction Manual for
more information on where to aim the camera.
more information on where to aim the camera.
6. Press the center of the controller. The monitor returns to the recording
information display with the memorized custom white balance setting
retained. This white balance setting will stay in effect until a new custom
white balance is registered.
retained. This white balance setting will stay in effect until a new custom
white balance is registered.
7. If you get the message “Custom WB error” this indicates that you need to
adjust your exposure and reattempt to set your white balance.
8. Remove the ExpoDisc, return the camera to auto focus if desired and start
shooting.
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