diff --git a/src/aare/devices/area_detector.py b/src/aare/devices/area_detector.py
index 409e8a88..6074cfa3 100644
--- a/src/aare/devices/area_detector.py
+++ b/src/aare/devices/area_detector.py
@@ -70,7 +70,8 @@ class epicsAD(object):
         self.gain_max.put(settings.gain_max)
         self.exp_max.put(settings.exp_max)
         self.set_auto(AutoEnum.ONCE)
-        self.auto_white_balance.put(1)
+        #TODO add a white_balance button to GUI or set it so it happens with backlight in and on
+        #self.auto_white_balance.put(1)
         self.acquire.put(1)
 
     def get_image(self, gray=True) -> np.ndarray: