Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Owner's Manual

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Shots in step 1 that are too bright or dark may prevent you from 
setting the white balance correctly.

 

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A message is displayed if you specify an image in step 3 that is 
not suitable for loading white data. Choose [Cancel] to choose a 
different image. Choose [OK] to use that image for loading white 
data, but note that it may not produce a suitable white balance.

 

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If [Unselectable image.] is displayed in step 3, choose [OK] to 
clear the message and specify another image.

 

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If [Set WB to “

”] is displayed in step 3, press the [ ] button to 

return to the menu screen, and then choose [

].

 

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Instead of a white object, a gray chart or 18 % gray reflector 
(commercially available) can produce a more accurate white 
balance.

 

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The current white balance and related settings are disregarded 
when you shoot in step 1.

You can correct white balance. This adjustment can match the effect of 

using a commercially available color temperature conversion filter or color-

compensating filter.

 

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choose [ ].

 

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Turn the [ ] ring to adjust the correction 

level for B and A.

For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white 

balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white 

balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.

 

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Aim the camera at a sheet of paper or 

other plain white subject, so that white 

fills the screen.

 

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Choose [Custom WB] on the [ 6] tab, 

and then press the [ ] button.

 

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The custom white balance selection 

screen will appear.

 

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Select your image from step 1, and then 

press the [ ] button.

 

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On the confirmation screen, press the 

[ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], press 

the [ ] button, and then press the [ ] 

button again.

 

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Press the [

] button to close the 

menu.

 

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choose [

].