Sony a (alpha) slt-a65v User Manual

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Adjusting the color tones (White balance)
Shoo
ting (Advanced op
erations)
Note
• The message “Custom WB error” indicates that the value is beyond the expected 
range. (When the flash is used on a subject in close proximity or a subject with a 
bright color is in the frame.) If you register this value, the 
 indicator turns yellow 
on the recording information display. You can shoot at this point, but it is 
recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more accurate white 
balance value.
To call the custom white balance setting
WB on the control button t (Custom)
• Press B to display the fine adjustment screen and compensate the color to 
your preference.
Note
• If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is 
registered with the flash light taken into account. Take pictures with the flash in later 
shootings.
2
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 (Color Temperature and Color 
filter) are displayed.
3
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.