White balance is crucial for capturing true colors in outdoor photos. The best setting depends on the time of day, but here's how to approach it:
Cloudy/Shade: This setting mimics daylight with a slight blue tint, making it ideal for scenes where sunlight has filtered through clouds or shadows. It's balanced for natural tones and color rendition.
Auto Mode: This is convenient but can be less accurate if your scene isn’t perfectly matched to the camera's default settings.
Custom Setting: For fine-tuning, experiment with different white balance presets like "daylight," "tungsten," or "fluorescent" to create a specific look for each photo.
Don't forget to check your histogram! A well-balanced image will have the entire tonal range visible across both ends of the scale.