D“A” (Auto)
Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame.
AThe Picture Control Grid
Pressing W up in Step 2 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Picture Control in relation to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed when Monochrome is selected). Release the W control to return to the Picture Control menu.
The icons for Picture Controls that use auto contrast and saturation are displayed in green in the Picture Control grid, and lines appear parallel to the axes of the grid.
APrevious Settings
The line 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:
Y (yellow) | Enhance contrast. Can be used to reduce the brightness |
O (orange) | of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange produces |
R (red) | more contrast than yellow, red more contrast than orange. |
G (green) | Softens skin tones. Can be used for portraits. |
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Note that the effects achieved with Filter effects are more pronounced than those produced by physical glass filters.
AToning (Monochrome Only)
Pressing 3 when Toning is highlighted displays saturation options. Press 4 or 2 to adjust saturation. Saturation control is not available when B&W
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