The color saturation of a scene can be adjusted within seven
levels (±3) with the Digital Effects Controller. Colors can be
accented or subdued.
The color saturation must be set before the image is captured.
When changing the color-saturation setting, an icon will appear on
the data panel and in the live image. The data panel and monitors
will indicate if an increase (+) or decrease (–) in saturation has been made. If color
saturation is set to any other value than zero, the icon will remain on the displays as a
warning.
The contrast of a scene can be adjusted within seven levels (±3)
with the Digital Effects Controller. If a scene is too contrasty,
information will be lost; if a scene is flat, the image information is
not optimized for the recording ability of the camera. Control over
the contrast gives photographers the ability to maximize the image
information at the scene.
The contrast must be set before the image is captured. When changing the contrast
setting, an icon will appear on the data panel and in the live image. The data panel and
monitors will indicate if an increase (+) or decrease (–) in contrast has been made. If
contrast is set to any other value than zero, the icon will remain on the displays as a
warning.
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RECORDING MODE
CONTRAST COMPENSATION COLOR-SATURATION COMPENSATION
High
contrast
scene
Flat scene
Data panel EVF & LCD monitor
Display when adjusting contrast.
Contrast compensation warning after adjustment.
Data panel EVF & LCD monitor
Display when adjusting color saturation.
Color-saturation compensation warning
Unlike the display on a computer monitor, changes to contrast and color saturation can be diffi-
cult to see in the EVF and LCD monitor. To ensure the optimum level of contrast or color satu-
ration, make an automatic bracket (p. 55) or manual bracket of the scene.
Shooting tips
After compensation After compensation