Canon EOS 20D Manuale Istruttivo

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Normally, the <Q> setting will set the optimum white balance 
automatically. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with <Q>,
you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light 
source. In the Basic Zone modes, <Q> will be set automatically.

E> button.

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9)

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While looking at the top LCD panel, 
turn the <

5> dial.

* Set the optimum white balance manually to suit the lighting. (p.51)

The three RGB (red, green, and blue) primary colors exist in the light source in 
varying proportions depending on the color temperature. When the color 
temperature is high, there is more blue. And when the color temperature is low, 
there is more red. To the human eye, a white object looks white regardless of 
the type of lighting. With a digital camera, the color temperature can be 
adjusted with software so that the colors in the image look more natural. The 
subject’s white color is used as the criteria for adjusting the other colors. The 
camera’s <Q> setting uses the CMOS sensor for auto white balance.

B Setting the White BalanceN

Q

Auto

3000 - 7000

W

Daylight

5200

E

Shade

7000

R

Cloudy, twilight, sunset

6000

Y

Tungsten

3200

U

White fluorescent light

4000

I

Flash

6000

O

Custom*

2000 - 10000

P

Color temperature

2800 - 10000