Mastering the Nikon D300

1.3. Method 1 - Manual White Balance Using the WB Button

Sometimes we might simply want to control the WB in a totally manual way. This method and the next are basically the same thing, only one is set using a button and dial, and the other by menu changes.

Each of these methods will allow you to set a particular WB temperature. If you want your image to appear cool, medium, or warm, you can set the appropriate color temperature and take the picture; then look at the image on the Monitor LCD. In Figure 2, we see the external camera controls used to adjust WB.

Manually Selecting a Color Temperature Between 2,500 and 10,000K

The "K" or Choose Color Temp selection is a flexible one which allows you to select a WB value manually between 2,500 and ...