Canon PowerShot SD500 User Guide

• You are recommended to set the shooting mode to 

 and the 

exposure compensation setting to zero (±0) before setting a custom 
white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when 
the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black 
or white).

• Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance 

data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set. 
In particular, the following should not be changed.
- ISO  Speed
- Flash

Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If the flash fires 
when reading the white balance data with the flash set to 

 

(Auto) or 

 (Auto with Red-Eye Reduction), make sure that you 

also use the flash when you shoot.

• Since the white balance data cannot be read in Stitch Assist mode, 

preset the white balance before selecting [Stitch Assist] in the 
(Rec.) menu. 

• The camera will retain the custom white balance setting that you 

record even if you reset the camera to the default settings (p. 58).

• If you are using the LCD monitor, 

compose the image so the paper or cloth 
completely fills the center frame in the 
display, or the entire viewfinder, before 
pressing the MENU button. The camera 
reads the white balance data when you 
press the MENU button.

• You can shoot right after selecting an 

option. The menu displays again after the 
shot, allowing you to change the settings 
easily.

The display will return to the shooting 
screen.