Canon eos 40d 1901b014 User Manual

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White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, 
the <

Q> (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If 

natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with <

Q>, you can set the 

white balance manually to suit the respective light source. In the Basic 
Zone modes, <

Q> will be set automatically.

Press the <n> button.

 (

9)

 

While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the <

5> dial.

To the human eye, a white object looks white regardless of the type of 
lighting. With a digital camera, the color temperature is adjusted with 
software to make the white areas look white. This adjustment serves as 
the basis for the color correction. The result is natural-looking colors in 
the pictures.

B: Setting the White BalanceN

Q Auto

3000 - 7000

W

Daylight

5200

E

Shade

7000

R

Cloudy, twilight, sunset

6000

Y

Tungsten light

3200

U

White fluorescent light

4000

I

Flash

6000

O Custom (p.68)

2000 - 10000

P

Color temperature (p.69)

2500 - 10000

You can also use the [2 White balance] menu to set the white balance.