Nikon CT3A03(11) / 6MN15911-03 Manuel D’Utilisation

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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, select a white 
balance setting that matches the light source before shooting.

Although Auto (the default setting) can be used under most types of lighting, white balance 
can be adjusted to suit the sky conditions or light source and achieve more natural color 
tones in the image.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting 
mode (

A 6). No icon is displayed when Auto is selected.

Select A (auto) mode M d button M White balance M k button

Option

Description

a Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions.
b Preset manual

Use when shooting under unusual lighting (

c Daylight

Use when shooting outdoors in direct sunlight.

d Incandescent

Use when shooting under incandescent lighting.

e Fluorescent

Use when shooting under fluorescent lighting.

f Cloudy

Use when shooting under overcast skies.

g Flash

Use when shooting with the flash.