Sony A7IV - White Balance menu

[Igor_Ri]

Hello,

Would it be possible in a future firmware update for DSLRs to change the order of White Balance options in the menu?

 

It would be much more practical if the Kelvin (K) setting was listed first, followed by Auto, and then the rest of the predefined options.

 

When filming, it would allow for a quicker switch from Auto to Kelvin mode and then easily adjust the exact white balance using the DIAL wheel – and quickly return to Auto if needed.

 

Currently, we need to scroll through several predefined white balance presets to switch between Auto and a custom Kelvin setting, which can be impractical during a shoot.

[Cameratose]

This is a discussion forum, it's not Sony. You should send your request to their customer service department.

[VTC]

On my camera CWB is at bottom of list so to shorten the travel time I travel UP instead of down. That way I'm ONE SCROLL to destination instead of 6 or 7.

[Cameratose]

Seems you could also program it to a custom button. 

[Igor_Ri]

21 hours ago, Cameratose said:

Seems you could also program it to a custom button. 

It can be assigned to a custom button for quick white balance selection, but then the order becomes important. It starts with AWB, then goes through several presets, and only in the middle is the Kelvin setting, where you can adjust it with the dial.

 

If you’re making this change during recording, the process of switching through options gets recorded as well.

If the Kelvin option came first, followed by Auto, it would be much quicker and less noticeable to switch during filming.

[Igor_Ri]

22 hours ago, VTC said:

On my camera CWB is at bottom of list so to shorten the travel time I travel UP instead of down. That way I'm ONE SCROLL to destination instead of 6 or 7.

Yes, but then the precise Kelvin setting should be at the end — and currently, it’s placed above a few CWB options.

[Igor_Ri]

On 5/28/2025 at 11:17 PM, Cameratose said:

This is a discussion forum, it's not Sony. You should send your request to their customer service department.

Which email or website is best for giving feedback about Sony DSLR cameras?

[Cameratose]

2 hours ago, Igor_Ri said:

Which email or website is best for giving feedback about Sony DSLR cameras?

I'd have to look it up, same as you. I'm afraid you'll have to do your own homework on that.