Shutter AWB Lock
You can set whether or not to lock the white balance while the shutter button is pressed when [
White Balance] is set to [Auto] or [Underwater Auto].
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MENU →
(Exposure/Color) → [White Balance] → [Shutter AWB Lock] → desired setting.
Menu item details
- Shutter Half Press:
- Locks the white balance while the shutter button is pressed halfway down, even in the auto white balance mode.
- Off:
- Operates with the normal auto white balance.
About [AWB Lock Hold] and [AWB Lock Toggle]
You can also lock the white balance in the auto white balance mode by assigning [AWB Lock Hold] or [AWB Lock Toggle] to the custom key. If you press the assigned key during shooting, the white balance will be locked.
The [AWB Lock Hold] function locks the white balance by stopping the automatic white balance adjustment while the button is pressed.
The [AWB Lock Toggle] function locks the white balance by stopping the automatic white balance adjustment after the button is pressed once. When you press the button again, the AWB lock is released.
- If you want to lock the white balance while recording a movie in the auto white-balance mode, also assign [AWB Lock Hold] or [AWB Lock Toggle] to the custom key.
