Understanding White Balance

Auto 
f/4.5
1/40
ISO 800










Daylight
f/4.5
1/40
ISO 800












Cloudy
f/4.5
1/40
ISO 800

Tungsten
f/4.5
1/40
ISO 800

Fluorescent
f/4.5
1/40
ISO 800

Custom
f/4.5
1/40
ISO 800

What is white balance?

The process of removing unrealistic color casts, so that objects which appear white in person are rendered white in the photo.

Why is it important to set your white balance?

It gives clarity to the photo.