When you view a white object under a fluorescent light, it appears
white. However, the same object has a greenish cast when recorded by a camera
image sensor. Your camera probably has AWB (automatic white balance), which
compensates for color temperature under most conditions. However, if you notice
that your images have a color cast, as shown in Figure 2-11 (left), you??™ll have to
manually set the white balance using your camera menu settings. Figure 2-11 (right)
shows the same subject with the white balance adjusted properly.
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Many cameras with a high level of optical zoom have
some sort of image stabilization feature. Use image
stabilization when you are zooming in tightly on a subject
to prevent blur from camera operator movement. You
should also use a higher shutter speed when zooming to
maximum magnification.
NOTE
Some cameras have a menu option to enable digital
zoom. Refer to your camera manual for additional
information.
Figure 2-11: You can set white balance to suit lighting conditions.
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Set White Balance
1. Access your camera menu.
2. Choose the white balance setting to suit your scene.
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