Sony A200, A300, A100 User Manual

ExpoDisc Custom White Balance Procedures
Sony Cameras

Sony A100

1. Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.

2. Allow the camera to set an automatic exposure using the “P”, “S” or “A”
modes or set the correct manual exposure in “M” mode.

3. Rotate the function dial on the top-left of the camera to the WB position.

4. Press the Fn button in the center of the function dial to display the White­Balance mode screen.

5. Using the controller pad to the right of the screen, move up or down to select
the custom white balance icon ( ) and press on the controller pad.

6. Select (set) by pressing on the controller. Press the center button on
the controller. “Use spot metering area. Press shutter to calibrate.” will
appear on the screen.

7. Aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the given lighting condition
and press the shutter release button. See the ExpoDisc Instruction Manual for
more information on where to aim the camera. The screen will display color
temperature values.

8. Press the center button on the controller to store the white balance recorded.

9. Remove the ExpoDisc, place camera in desired shooting mode and start
shooting.

Sony A200/A300/A350

1. Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.

2. Allow the camera to set an automatic exposure using the “P”, “S” or “A”
modes or set the correct manual exposure in “M” mode.

3. Press the Fn button to select the White Balance icon ( ).

4. Select ( SET) with the / on the controller.

5. Aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the given lighting condition
and press the shutter release button. See the ExpoDisc Instruction Manual for
more information on where to aim the camera.

6. Press the center of the controller. The monitor returns to the recording
information display with the memorized custom white balance setting
retained. This white balance setting will stay in effect until a new custom
white balance is registered.

7. If you get the message “Custom WB error” this indicates that you need to
adjust your exposure and reattempt to set your white balance.

8. Remove the ExpoDisc, return the camera to auto focus if desired and start
shooting.

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Sony A700

1. Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.

2. Allow the camera to set an automatic exposure using the “P”, “S” or “A”
modes or set the correct manual exposure in “M” mode.

3. Press the WB (White Balance) Button to display the White Balance mode
screen.

4. Select a custom white balance item ( ) using the / on the multi-selector.

5. Select ( SET), then press the center of the multi-selector to display the
register screen.

6. The message “Use spot metering area. Press shutter to calibrate.” will
appear on the screen.

7. Aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the given lighting condition
and press the shutter release button. See the ExpoDisc Instruction Manual for
more information on where to aim the camera.

8. The register selection screen appears. Select a memory number with /
( 1), then press the center of the multi-selector. The Sony A700 allows you

to save up to 3 custom white balance references. This white balance setting
will stay in effect until a new custom white balance is registered under the
same memory number.

9. Make sure that the number you registered (ie 1), is the same white
balance that you are set to on the White Balance mode screen.

10.If you get the message “Custom WB error” this indicates that you need to
adjust your exposure and reattempt to set your white balance.

11.Remove the ExpoDisc, return the camera to auto focus if desired and start
shooting.

Sony A900

1. Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.

2. Allow the camera to set an automatic exposure using the “P”, “S” or “A”
modes or set the correct manual exposure in “M” mode.

3. Press the WB (White Balance) Button to display the White Balance mode
screen.

4. Select a custom white balance item ( *) using the / on the multi­selector, then press the center of the multi-selector.

5. Select ( SET) with the / on the multi-selector, then press the center of
the multi-selector.

6. Aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the given lighting condition
and press the shutter release button. See the ExpoDisc Instruction Manual for
more information on where to aim the camera.

7. The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (ColorTemperature and Color
filter) are displayed.

Copyright, 2010 ExpoImaging, Inc.
“Sony” and the Sony camera models listed are trademarks of Sony, Inc.