Nikon Coolpix 8800 Manuel D’Utilisation

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P, S, A, and M Modes Only

The color of the light refl ected from an object varies with the color of the light 
source.  The human brain is able to adapt to such changes in color, with the 
result that we see white objects as white, regardless of whether they are in 
the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.  Digital cameras 
can mimic this adjustment by processing pictures according to the color of the 
light source.  This process is known as a “white balance adjustment.”

In 

 and scene modes, white balance is adjusted automatically.  In P, S, A, 

and M modes, white balance can be selected from the following options:

White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting condi-
tions.  Recommended for most situations.

White object used as reference to set white balance under 
unusual lighting conditions.

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

Use under incandescent lighting.

Use under most types of fl uorescent lighting.

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

Use with built-in Speedlight.

Use under sunny skies when subject is in shade.

To choose a white balance setting:

WHITE BALANCE

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White bal. preset
Daylight
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Speedlight

Auto

Display options.

WHITE BALANCE menu displayed.

 *

* In place of steps 2–4, selection can be made by rotating command dial (

).  Setting 

is displayed in control panel while command dial is rotated.

White balance can also be set using the White balance option in the shooting menu 
(

 85).

WHITE BALANCE

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White balance