How do I set the White Balance? (EOS 5D Mark III)

Last Updated : 30-Jan-2012
Issue Number : 8201382900

Solution

The White Balance feature on this camera is set to "Auto White Balance" at the time of purchase. Normally, the [AWB] (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural looking colors cannot be obtained with [AWB], you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source.

NOTE

[AWB] is automatically set in the <

> mode.

To set the White Balance, follow the steps below.

1. Set the power switch to <ON>.

2. When the camera is ready to shoot, press the <WB> button.

While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <Quick Control Dial> to select to the desired style.

Display	Mode	Color Temperature (Approx. K: Kelvin)
	Auto	3000 - 7000
	Daylight	5200
	Shade	7000
	Cloudy, twilight, sunset	6000
	Tungsten light	3200
	White fluorescent light	4000
	Flash use	Automatically set*
	Custom	2000 - 10000
	Color temperature	2500 - 10000

* Applicable with Speedlites having a color temperature transmission function. Otherwise, it will be fixed to approx. 6000K.

[

] (Custom White Balance) enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for better accuracy. Do this procedure under the actual light source to be used. For more information on registering custom white balance, please refer to the instruction manual that came with your camera.

This completes the white balance setting.