Nikon Custom WB Procedures ExpoDisc White and Warm Balance Filters
Nikon D40 and D40x
1. Install the ExpoDisc over the front of the camera’s lens.
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 ‘MENU’ button to access the back LCD menus. Select ‘White Balance’ in the Shooting Menu (green camera icon).
4. In the ‘White Balance’ Menu, use the directional pad to select PRE White balance preset’.
5. Select ‘Measure’ from the White balance preset menu.
6. The camera will ask whether you want to ‘Overwrite existing preset data?’ Select ‘Yes’. A message will appear telling you to take a photo.
7. With ‘Pre’ blinking on the shooting information display, aim the camera towards the light illuminating the subject. Press the shutter release button.
8. A successful white balance measurement will result in a ‘Data acquired’ message on the display.
9. Improper exposure may result in a ‘Subject is too dark’ message. If this message appears, then adjust exposure and repeat steps 3-7 until you receive a ‘Data acquired’ message.
10. Remove the ExpoDisc and start shooting.
Nikon D50, D70 and D70s
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 and hold the ʻWBʼ button with left thumb while turning right thumb wheel to select ʻPreʼ in the control panel, then release the ʻWBʼ button.
4. Press and hold the ʻWBʼ button again until ʻPreʼ begins to blink in the control panel.
5. While ʻPreʼ is blinking (10 seconds), 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. ʻGoodʼ will replace ʻPreʼ in the control to indicate a successful white balance reading.
7. If ʻno goodʼ appears, then repeat steps 5 and 6 until you see ʻgoodʼ flash in the control panel (too much, or too little light may result in a ʻno goodʼ reading).
8. Lightly press the shutter release button to exit menu functions.
9. Remove the ExpoDisc, return camera to auto focus mode (if desired), and start shooting.
Nikon D60
1. Install the ExpoDisc over the front of the cameraʼs lens.
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 ʻMENUʼ button.
4. Display the shooting menu and select ʻWhite Balanceʼ > Preset Manual, and then press the multi selector right.
5. Highlight ʻMeasureʼ and press the multi selector right. The screen shown at right will be displayed; highlight ʻYesʼ and press ʻOKʼ.
6. The message. “Take photo of white or gray object filling viewfinder under lighting for shooting,” will be displayed. When the message clears from the display, ʻPreʼ will start blinking in the viewfinder. ʻPreʼ will remain blinking for about 10 seconds or until the shutter is tripped.
7. With ʻPreʼ blinking, aim the camera towards the light illuminating your subject. Press the shutter release button.
8. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, the message “Data acquired” will be displayed.
9. Improper exposure will result in an error message that reads “Unable to measure preset white balance. Please try again.” Adjust your exposure and repeat steps 4-8 until you see the message “Data acquired”.
10. Remove the ExpoDisc and start shooting.
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