Canon MVX3i User Manual download pdf (Page 88)

Using the Full Range

of Features

Setting the White Balance

The camcorder’s auto white balance system adjusts the colours to appear natural for

different lighting conditions. However, you can use the preset modes to reproduce

colours more accurately, or set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting.

❍ In the Easy Recording mode, white balance is preset to [AUTO]. Indoor,

outdoor and custom white balance cannot be selected.

❍ The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off.

However, it resets to [AUTO] when you change the position of the TAPE/CARD

switch.

❍ When you have set the custom white balance:

- Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes.

-Turn off the digital zoom.

❍ Setting the white balance manually may provide better results in the following

cases:

- Changing lighting conditions

- Close-ups

- Subjects in a single colour (sky, sea or forest)

- Under mercury lamps or certain types of fluorescent lights

❍ Use the T Indoor or U Outdoor mode in the following cases:

T Indoor:

- Changing lighting condition

- Under video light

- Under sodium lamps

U Outdoor:

- For night scenes or fireworks

- Sunrise or sunset

* Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes.

Zoom lever

White sheet

or paper

Mode dial

Selector dial

MENU button

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Canon MVX3i User Manual Page 88