Nikon Camera D7100 Users Manual

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AWhite Balance Fine-Tuning
The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative , not absolute. For example, moving the cursor 
to  B (blue) when a “warm” setting such as  J (incandescent) is selected for white balance will 
make photographs slightly “colder” but will not actually make them blue.
AColor Temperature Fine-Tuning
When  Choose color temp.  is selected, you can view the 
color temperature while fine-tuning white balance.
A“Mired”
Any given change in color temperature produces a greater...

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Choosing a Color Temperature
When K (Choose color temp. ) is selected for white 
balance, color temperature can be selected by 
pressing the  L (U ) button and rotating the sub-
command dial.
 The color temperature is displayed in 
the control panel.
DChoose Color Temperature
Note that the desired results will not be  obtained with flash or fluorescent lighting.
 Choose 
N  (Flash ) or I (Fluorescent ) for these sources.
 With other light sources, take a test shot to 
determine if the selected value...

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Preset Manual
Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting 
under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast.
 The 
camera can store up to six values for preset white balance in presets d-1 through d-6.
 
Two methods are available for setting preset white balance:
❚❚ Measuring a Value for  White Balance During Viewfinder Photography
1Light a reference object.
Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be...

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3Select a preset.
Press the L (U ) button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired 
white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed in the control panel.
4Select direct measurement mode.
Release the  L (U ) button briefly and then press the 
button until the  L icon in the control panel starts to 
flash.
 A flashing  D will also appear in the viewfinder. 
The displays will flash for about six seconds.
5Measure white balance.
Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference 
object so...

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6Check the results.
If the camera was able to measure a value for white 
balance, C will flash in the control panel for about 
six seconds, while the viewfin der will show a flashing 
a .
If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be 
unable to measure white balance.
 A flashing  ba 
will appear in the contro l panel and viewfinder for 
about six seconds.
 Press the shutter-release button 
halfway to return to Step 5 and measure white balance 
again.
DDirect Measurement Mode
If no...

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❚❚Measuring White Balance  During Live View (Spot White Balance)
In live view, white balance can be measured in a selected area of the frame, 
eliminating the need to prepare a reference object or change lenses during 
telephoto photography.
1Press the a button.
The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will 
be displayed in the camera monitor.
2Set white balance to  L (Preset manual ).
Press the L (U ) button and rotate the main command dial until  L is 
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5Position the target over a white or grey area.
While D flashes in the display, use the multi selector to 
position the  r over a white or grey area of the subject.
6Measure white balance.
Press  J or press the shutter-release button all the way 
down to measure white balance.
 The time available to 
measure white balance is that selected for Custom Setting 
c4 ( Monitor off delay ) > Live view  (0 238).
When  Preset manual  is selected for White balance  in the 
shooting menu, the position of the...

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❚❚Copying White Balanc e from a Photograph
Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an existing 
photograph to a selected preset.
1Select L (Preset manual ) for White 
balance  in the shooting menu.
Press the  G button and select  White 
balance  in the shooting menu. Highlight 
Preset manual  and press 2.
2Select a destination.
Highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-6) 
and press  W (S ).
3Choose  Select image .
Highlight Select image  and press 2.
4Highlight a source...

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AChoosing a Source Image
To view the image highlighted in Step 4 full frame, 
press and hold the  X (T ) button.
To view images in other locations, hold the  D 
button and press  1.
 The dialog shown at right will be 
displayed; select the desired card and folder ( 0186).
AChoosing a White Balance Preset
Press  1 to highlight the current white balance preset 
(d-1 – d-6) and press  2 to select another preset.
AFine-Tuning Preset White Balance
The selected preset can be fine-tuned by selecting...

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❚❚Entering a Comment
Follow the steps below to enter a descriptive comment of up to thirty-six characters 
for a selected white balance preset.
1Select  L (Preset manual ).
Highlight Preset manual  in the white 
balance menu and press  2.
2Select a preset.
Highlight the desired preset and press 
W (S ).
3Select  Edit comment .
Highlight Edit comment  and press 2.
4Edit the comment.
Edit the comment as described on page 111.
W  (S ) button