splitload Loc: Central Flordia

I have a SX-50 that I love, but it hasn't been used for a while.
Since I am going on a cruise next month I thought I should check batteries etc.

I turned it on and took a couple of photos and found that in program and auto mode
everything looks fine, as soon as I turn it to any other mode (AV,TV, M)

there is a yellow/green tint to everything.

I am at a loss, can anybody tell me what is wrong
with my camera or is it the nut behind the wheel?

If that is the case what can I do to correct the problem?

Sorry it is so long.

Thanks in advance.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

There may be a setting that's only available in those modes, such as a white balance choice, and you at one time accidentally, or on purpose, changed it.

My advice is to re-set the camera to factory settings. It's one of the choices in the menu. If that doesn't work, Canon has a customer service dept specifically for the sx50 (and a toll-free number).

Bret Loc: Dayton Ohio

Posting a photo will help....lets have a look at the original data.

splitload Loc: Central Flordia

Bingo, white bal was set for a previous shoot, it was the nut behind the wheel after all. Thanks.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

I figured that might be the case... When you set the camera to full Auto, it uses Auto WB, too. But when you switch the camera back to what Canon calls the "creative" exposure modes (P, Av, Tv or M), it reverts to whatever WB mode was previously set.

BTW, sometime try setting a Custom White Balance. I bet you'll be surprised how much better your photos look, than with Auto WB or any of the presets. It's not always possible to use Custom WB, and you need to have a neutral target of some sort with you to set it up. There are better things, but a plain white piece of paper often will work pretty well.

splitload Loc: Central Flordia

Thank you.