Nikon D500 User Manual

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Follow the steps below to choose a color temperature when 
(Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance.
❚❚ The White Balance Menu
Color temperature can be selected using the White balance 
options in the photo shooting menu. Enter values for the 
amber–blue and green–magenta axes as described below.
1
Select Choose color temp.
Select White balance in the photo shooting menu, then 
highlight Choose color temp. and press 
2.
2
Select a value for amber-blue.
Press 
4 or 2 to highlight digits and 
press 
1 or 3 to change.
Choosing a Color Temperature
D
Choose Color Temperature
Note that the desired results will not be obtained with flash or 
fluorescent lighting. Choose 
N (Flash) or I (Fluorescent) for these 
sources. With other light sources, take a test shot to determine if the 
selected value is appropriate.
Value for amber (A)-blue 
(B) axis