Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

TIMAGE QUALITY

Choose how much image files are compressed. Select FINE (low compression) for higher image quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase the number of pictures that can be stored.

UDYNAMIC RANGE

Control contrast. Higher values are recommended for scenes that include both sunlight and deep shade or for increased contrast when photographing such subjects as sunlight on water, brightly-lit autumn leaves, and portraits taken against a blue sky; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at higher values. If AUTO is selected, the camera will automatically select values between 100% and 400% in response to shooting conditions.

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•D800% is available only when UDYNAMIC RANGE is selected in Omode and an option other than dVelvia/VIVID or eASTIA/SOFT is selected for WFILM SIMULATION.

CWHITE BALANCE

For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white balance,” see the Glossary on page 122).

OptionDescription

AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.

QMeasure a value for white balance. p For subjects in direct sunlight. q For subjects in the shade.

s Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights. t Use under “warm white” fluorescent lights. u Use under “cool white” fluorescent lights. r Use under incandescent lighting.

g For underwater photography.

If AUTO does not produce the desired results (for example, when taking close-ups), select Qand measure a value for white balance or choose the option that matches the light source.

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