Nikon S4100 Manuel D’Utilisation

Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting

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The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. 
The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with 
the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct 
sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this 
adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is 
known as “white balance.” For natural colors, choose a white balance setting that 
matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, 

Auto, can 

be used under most types of lighting, the white balance setting suited to a 
particular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results.

B

At white-balance settings other than 

Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (c) (A 34).

A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M w White balance

s

Auto (default setting)

White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in 
most situations.

b

Preset manual

Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual 
lighting conditions. See “Preset Manual” (

A 56) for more information.

c

Daylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

d

Incandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

e

Fluorescent

Use under fluorescent lighting.

f

Cloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

g

Flash

Use with the flash.