Can I fix white balance later?
Easily on RAW stills; partially on JPEG; painfully on heavily baked video. Prefer getting it close in-camera for video.
What Kelvin is “daylight”?
Roughly mid-5000s K is a common daylight starting point — verify with a test frame on your body.
Why does AWB change between video clips?
The camera re-guesses as framing or subjects change. Lock Kelvin for interviews and product takes.
Does Log remove the need for white balance?
No. Log needs a clean WB base so your LUT/grade does not fight a cast.
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Editorial note: Color science and AWB behavior differ by brand and firmware. Trust skin-tone samples over brochure language. Part of the Gadget Clash Knowledge Base (Cameras).
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