The auto-white balance function

Even under weak incandescent light, auto white-balance will ensure a satisfactory result

Most digital cameras have an auto-white balance feature that reads the color of the subject and automatically corrects the color balance. This is a feature of the digital camera's imaging element, the CCD, and means that relatively natural color reproduction is possible without the use of the flash, even in scenes lit by tungsten or fluorescent lights. When compared with photographs taken in broad daylight, however, there will be some slight unavoidable differences.

If the camera is equipped with a white-balance mode setting, match the mode to the light source before shooting to get effective reproduction of the natural colors. You can also use this feature for more creative shots. For instance, if you set the camera to the daylight mode and shoot under a tungsten light, the image will have a red cast, creating a photo with an interesting ambience. By judicious choice of the various modes, you will be able to expand the color range of your photos. This sort of feature is not available on conventional cameras.

Even under florescent light, acceptable reproduction of color can be achieved without using the flash