How do I set the White Balance? (EOS 7D Mark II)

FAQ ID: 8202160300

Release date: 18 September 2014

Solution

White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the <> (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural looking colors cannot be obtained with <>, you can select the white balance to match the light source or set it manually by shooting a white object.

NOTE

<> is automatically set in the <> mode.
For more information about White Balance, please refer to Matching the Camera Settings to the Light Source (What is White Balance?).

REFERENCE
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.

Setting the White Balance

1. Set the camera’s power switch to <ON>.

2. Set the Mode Dial to < P / Tv / Av / M / B>.

3. Press the <WB・ > button.

NOTE
You can also set this with [

: White balance].

4. While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder, turn the <> dial to select a white balance setting.

White Balance Setting Options

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. 6000 K.

NOTE
Custom white balance (

) enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for better accuracy. Perform this procedure under the actual light source to be used. For more information, please refer to Setting Custom White Balance (EOS 7D Mark II).

Applicable Models

EOS 7D Mark II