If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. This feature is called Auto Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [Standard]. With JPEG images, the correction is done when the image is captured. For RAW images, it can be corrected with Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.302).
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Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer].
Under the [2] tab, select [Auto Lighting Optimizer], then press <0>.
Select the setting.
Select the desired setting, then press <0>.
Take the picture.
The image will be recorded with the brightness and contrast corrected if necessary.
Without correction | With correction |
Under [7Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if [6: Highlight tone priority] is
set to [1: Enable], the Auto Lighting Optimizer will be set automatically to [Disable] and you cannot change this setting.
Depending on the shooting conditions, noise might increase. If a setting other than [Disable] is set and you use exposure compensation, flash exposure compensation, or manual exposure to darken the exposure, the image might still come out bright. If you want a darker exposure, set [Auto Lighting Optimizer] to [Disable] first.
In Basic Zone modes, [Standard] is set automatically.
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