Custom Setting 24:Tone Compensation
As photographs are saved to the memory card, the camera adjusts tones in the image to optimize contrast. This adjustment is performed by means of tone curves that define the relationship between the tone distribution in the original image and the compensated result. Using Custom Setting 24, you can select a curve suited to the subject and the device on which the image will be printed or displayed.
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F24 Tone Compensation
Auto OK
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Less contrast
More contrast 
Custom
SETTINGS CUSTOM
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| When matrix metering is selected, the camera au- |
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| Use this curve to achieve a softer image, for ex- |
Less contrast |
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Custom
The Custom tone compensation curve is downloaded to the camera using Nikon Capture 3 Camera Control software (available separately). Nikon Capture 3 can not be used to define a custom curve under Mac OS X version 10.1.4 or earlier, as these versions of Mac OS X do not support Camera Control when used with the D1X .
For more information on:
pg. 152 Nikon Capture 3
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