Sony A55VHZ Manual

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*1 The value is the color temperature value currently selected.
*2 The value is the color filter value currently selected.
In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light source, 
use of custom white balance is recommended in order to accurately 
reproduce the whiteness.
5500K*
1
 (Color 
Temp.)
Sets the white balance by the color temperature. The higher 
the number, the more reddish the image and the lower the 
number, the more bluish the image.
0*
2
 (Color Filter)
Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for 
photography.
Based on using the set color temperature as the standard, the 
color can be compensated to G (Green) or M (Magenta).
Registering the color tones (Custom white balance)
1
WB on the control button t 
(Custom)
2
Select [
 SET] with b/B on the control button, then press the 
center of the control button.
3
Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the AF area 
located in the center, and then press the shutter button down.
The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (ColorTemperature and Color 
filter) are displayed.
4
Press the center of the control button.
The monitor returns to the recording information display with the memorized 
custom white balance setting retained.
• The custom white balance setting registered in this operation is effective 
until a new setting is registered.