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White balance - custom
You can more accurately control color and prevent a color cast in a photo by selecting a user-defined white balance. Many digital cameras have a Custom White Balance setting that is quite easy to use.
Factory preset white balance settings work well in a variety of lighting conditions. However when lighting is mixed, custom white balance is particuarly effective.
Use a white colored object
After selecting Custom from the white balance setting menu, point the camera lens at something white such as a piece of paper or white shirt. The camera will take a reading from the white object and adjust the white balance to the lighting in the room.
Accessing the custom white balance setting varies from one digital camera to another, so check the manual for specifics. Take a few test shots after the custom white balance is set and check them on the LCD.
When shooting with the Custom White Balance is complete don't forget to switch the camera back to Auto White Balance. The custom setting is usually saved until the next time you change it.
