D“A” (Auto)

Results for auto sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a type G, E, or D lens for best results.

ASwitching Between Manual and Auto

Press the Xbutton to switch back and forth between manual and auto (A) settings for sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation.

APrevious Settings

The hindicator under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting. Use this as a reference when adjusting settings.

AFilter Effects (Monochrome Only)

The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available:

 

Option

Description

Y

Yellow

Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the

O

Orange

brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange

R

Red

produces more contrast than yellow, red more contrast

than orange.

 

 

G

Green

Softens skin tones. Can be used for portraits.

 

 

 

Note that the effects achieved with Filter effects are more pronounced than those produced by physical glass filters.

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