A camera and method usable for capturing images of scenes illuminated by ambient
light. The camera has a body and an electronic imager disposed in the body. The
electronic imager captures an ambient light image as a multicolored electronic
image. A color detector assesses the ambient light to provide a color value. A
white balancing circuit determines a white balance color space vector defining
a white balancing of the electronic image from the color value to a white point
for a predetermined designated illuminant. A reversal circuit determines a reverse
color space vector originating at the color value and extending opposite the white
balance color space vector. A color balance adjusting circuit color balances the
electronic image at a compensation point located on the reverse color space vector
to provide a compensated image. An image display, disposed on the outside of the
body, shows the compensated image.