ASelecting the Subject’s Optimal Image CharacteristicsN

By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject.

In Basic Zone modes, you cannot select the Picture Style.

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Press the <XA> button.

X[Picture Style] will appear.

Select a Picture Style.

Press the <U> key or turn the

<6> dial to select a Picture Style, then press <0>.

Picture Style Characteristics

DAuto

The color tone will be adjusted to suit the scene. The colors will look vivid, especially for blue skies, greenery, and sunsets in nature, outdoor, and sunset scenes.

If the desired color tone is not obtained, use another Picture Style.

PStandard

The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp. This is a general-purpose Picture Style suitable for most scenes.

QPortrait

For nice skin tones. The image looks softer. Good for close-up portraits.

By changing the [Color tone] (p.113), you can adjust the skin tone.

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