Nikon D70 Mode D'Emploi

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 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.  Unlike the fi lm used in 
fi lm cameras, dig i tal cam er as can mimic this adjustment by processing images 
according to the color of the light source.  This is known as “white balance.”  
For natural coloration, choose a white bal ance set ting that match es the light 
source before shooting.  When the mode dial is set to P, S, A, or M, white 
balance can be selected from the following options:

* Fine-tuning set to 0.

Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources.  If the desired 
results can not be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option from 
the list above or use preset white balance.

White bal ance adjusted automatically based on 
color temperature from 1,005-pixel RGB sensor 
and CCD image sensor.  For best results, use type 
G or D lens.  With built-in Speedlight and optional 
SB-800 and 600 Speedlights, white balance re-
fl ects conditions in effect when Speedlight fi res.

3,500–

8,000 K

Use under incandescent lighting.

3,000 K

Use under fl uorescent lighting.

4,200 K

Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.

5,200 K

Use with Nikon Speedlights, including built-in 
Speedlight.

5,400 K

Use in daylight under overcast skies.

6,000 K

Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.

8,000 K

Use gray or white object or existing photograph 
as reference for white balance (

 52).

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