Adjusting the White Balance (PowerShot SX60 HS / PowerShot G7X)

Last Updated : 30-Sep-2014
Issue Number : 8202167500

Solution

The white balance setting procedure is explained below.

IMPORTANT

The following section explains the setting procedures when the camera’s shooting mode has been set to [Program AE] ().
The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ according to the model you use.

For a list of shooting modes in which the white balance setting can be changed, please refer to the table at the bottom of the page.

1. Press the <Power> button to turn the camera on.

2. Press the <

> button.

3. Press the <

><

> buttons to choose [White Balance]. (If the settings have not been changed, [

] will be displayed.)

4. Press the <

><

> buttons to choose the desired setting, and then press the <

> button.

White Balance Setting Options

Icon	Mode
Auto	Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions.
Day Light	For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
Shade	For shooting in the shade.
Cloudy	For shooting in cloudy weather or at twilight.
Tungsten	For shooting under ordinary incandescent lighting.
Fluorescent	For shooting under white fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent H	For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting.
Flash	For shooting with the flash.
Underwater*	For shooting underwater.
, Custom	For manually setting a custom white balance.

*PowerShot G7X only.

5.The procedure is complete if the icon for the setting you selected is displayed on the screen.

REFERENCE

(Custom White Balance) You can adjust the white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting for image colors that look natural under the light in your shot. For more information, please refer to the camera's Instruction Manual.