White Balance

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Mandarin Duck on Golden Pond – Mike Goodman (mrginhop)

Back in the good old days, photographers bought special rolls of film or filters to meet the challenges of color casts that come from indoor lighting, overcast days, or special situations.

The D600 balances the camera to the available light with the White balance (WB) controls. Fortunately, the D600’s Auto White balance setting does a great job for general shooting. However, discerning photographers should learn how to use the White balance controls so they can achieve color consistency in special situations.

How Does White Balance Work?

(User’s Manual – Page 115)

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