Nikon D3x Manuel D’Utilisation

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r

For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that 
matches the light source before shooting. The following options 
are available:

v

Auto
(default)

3,500–

8,000

*

White balance is adjusted 
automatically using color 
temperature measured by image 
sensor and 1,005-segment RGB 
sensor. For best results, use type G or 
D lens. If optional flash unit is used, 
white balance reflects conditions in 
effect when the flash goes off.

J Incandescent

3,000

*

Use under incandescent lighting.

I Fluorescent

Use under following seven light 
sources:

2,700

*

Use under sodium-vapor lighting 
(found in sports venues).

3,000

*

Use under warm-white fluorescent 
lights.

3,700

*

Use under white fluorescent lights.

4,200

*

Use under cool-white fluorescent 
lights.

5,000

*

Use under daylight white fluorescent 
lights.

6,500

*

Use under daylight fluorescent lights.

7,200

*

Use under high color temperature 
light sources (e.g. mercury-vapor 
lamps).

H Direct sunlight

5,200

*

Use with subjects lit by direct 
sunlight.