How do I set the White Balance? (EOS 6D)

FAQ ID: 8201712000

Release date: 27 November 2012

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

In the Basic Zone modes, [AWB] will be set automatically.
For more information about the White Balance, refer to Matching the Camera Settings to the Light Source (What is White Balance?).

REFERENCE
About White Balance
To the human eye, a white object looks white regardless of the type of lighting. With a digital camera, the color temperature is adjusted with software to make the white areas look white. This adjustment serves as the basis for the color correction. With this function, pictures with natural color shades can be taken.

To set the White Balance, follow the steps below.

1. Set the power switch to <ON>.

2. Press the <MENU> button.

3. Under the [ ] tab, select [White balance], then press the <SET> button.

4. Select the desired setting, then press the <SET> buton.

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.

NOTE
<

>(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.

Applicable Models

EOS 6D