Color Mode

The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black and white. This must be set before the image is recorded. The color mode is set in the custom 2 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 56). The live image on the monitor reflects the selected color mode. The color mode has no effect on image file size.

Natural Color reproduces the colors in the scene faithfully. This mode uses no monitor indicator when active. Vivid Color increases the saturation of the colors in the scene. Black & White produces neutral monochrome images. The sepia mode creates warm-tone monochrome images.

Digital Effects Control

Vivid Color

Black & White

Sepia

Changes in color, sharpness, contrast, and saturation can be made using the custom 2 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 56). These imaging controls give photographers the ability to maximize the image information at the scene.

Any changes made with these functions are applied to the live image on the monitor. Changes made may be difficult to see on the monitor. However, when viewed with a computer, the changes will be evident. The sharpness, contrast, and color-saturation levels must be set before the image is record- ed. These functions can be used individually or in combination. Turning the camera off will not reset these functions.

Sharpness - to accent or soften details in an image in three levels: hard (+), normal, and soft (–).

Contrast - to increase or decrease the contrast of the scene in three levels: high (+), normal, and low (–).

Color saturation - to accent or subdue the color of a scene in three levels: high (+), normal, and low (–).

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