How to store simulation profil with WB balance in memory

memory recall has only 3 recall settings (excluding the M ones), does that mean we can only store 3 of the WB and AB/GM, is there a work around?

Recommended workflow:

3 memory slots are permanent and these can be used to store your sony film simulations indefinitely. The rest of the memory slots (M1,M2,M3,M4) are temporarily stored in the SD card, and they get deleted once you format the card. Unfortunately, that is the situation.

• 1, 2, and 3 are for your camera's internal memory.

• M1, M2, M3, or M4 are stored in the memory card.

  
  

The proposed workflow is to use the permanent slots for your favorite film simulations, and the rest of them for the new film simulations that you want to try out, because they will get lost during memory format.

Disclaimer: It is important to emphasize that the method outlined above is the correct and safest approach for operating your camera and managing memory cards. I strongly recommend adhering to the proposed workflow to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your equipment.

Any alternative workflows or methods besides the one mentioned above are not officially endorsed and could potentially lead to damage to your memory cards or even your camera itself. Engaging in these unapproved practices is done at your own risk, and I cannot guarantee the safety or effectiveness of any other procedures. Please prioritize the recommended guidelines to protect your valuable equipment.

That being said, there is a way of keeping all 7 film simulations at all times, but I do not recommend it, because it can result in corrupted files or damaged cards after longer times. So if you choose to do it, it's at your own risk.

Unrecommended workflow #1:

Instead of formatting the card, you could simply delete the photos/videos manually on your Personal computer by entering each file and deleting the contents. From what I've read online, this can lead to corrupted files or even damaged cards. Knowing that, I tried this a couple of times and had no issues on the spot, but in the long run it might result in loosing some, or even all your photos because of this. So I cannot recommend this workflow. You decide for yourself if the risk is worth it or not, I take no responsibility for any damages.

Unrecommended workflow #2:

The second option would be saving your custom settings to your computer before formatting, so you can easily reload them afterward. I haven't tried this method myself, so I have no idea how it might impact the card or the camera. Again, I cannot recommend this workflow, and it's your choice if you want to try it or not, and I take no responsibility for any damages.

You can find the Memory Recall Settings by following the location in your memory card:

#:\PRIVATE\SONY\SETTING(Camera Model Number)

CAMPRO01.DAT is the file name for the M1 memory location.

CAMPRO02.DAT would be #2 and so on.

• CAMPRO02.DAT

• CAMPRO03.DAT

• CAMPRO04.DAT

  
  

I never felt a burden when loading settings into my camera, because it only takes me like 1-2 minutes max, so I always kept it simple and didn't mess around with my camera or card. So I have no idea if it can impact the card or the camera in any way.

Not sure if I got the question right or if you consider it as answered already. You can store three different custom WB settings in each of the memory slots. So you either maximize the number of WB settings per PP by having the same PPs stored in each slot but with three different WB settings, or you prefer to have more PPs (i.e. different ones in each memory slot) but then you are limited in terms of WB settings for each one. ... The main issue I have with custom WB is that you can only set the temperature when you are NOT in M mode. Meaning, you have to set the different temperatures in your preferred shooting mode and then store in each of the three custom WB slots before saving all settings to an M slot (in camera and/or card), before you can start creating and saving your PPs/film simulations.