NIKON
D2X/D2Xs TIPS & TRICKS - USING THE WHITE BALANCE CONTROLS
Learn to use your White Balance controls to
play around with color temperatures, and you will eliminate
most of the filters you used to have to carry. The D2X has
very easy to use color temperature controls, and a full range
of color temperatures available.
HOW
TO USE THE D2X's WHITE BALANCE (COLOR TEMPERATURE) VALUES
| 1.
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Press
and hold the WB button. |
| 2.
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Rotate
the rear command-dial thumbwheel until an A (for Auto)
shows up in the small rear LCD. |
| 3.
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Now,
with the WB button still held down rotate the command
dial thumbwheel to the right. Each click of the thumbwheel
will bring up a new preset white balance in the following
order: |
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Auto
White Balance |
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3500-8000°K |
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Incandescent |
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3000°K |
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Fluorescent |
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4200°K |
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Direct
Sunlight |
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5200K |
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Flash |
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5400°K |
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Cloudy |
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6000°K |
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Shade |
|
8000°K |
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K
(Kelvin) |
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Choose
your own color temp from 2500 to 10000°K |
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PRE
(Preset) |
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Use
with methods One or Two in previous pages to set to actual
light |
Pages 54 to 66 of your manual have extensive
white balance and color temperature information. With these
simple tips above, and a little study of the manual, you can
become a white balance expert with your D2X.
You will be able to capture very accurate
colors with your camera, or make images with color casts reflecting
how you feel about the image. Experiment a bit, and you’ll
find it easy to remember how to set your white balance in
the field.
Keep on capturing time…
