Nikon D40 manual Shooting Options The Shooting Menu, Optimize Image P, S, A, and M Modes

Option

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

The shooting menu contains the following options (options dis- played may differ if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup menu option in the setup menu; 80). See “Using Camera Menus” ( 63) for more information on using the menus.

Description

Optimize image*	Optimize images according to scene.	68–69
Image quality	Choose image quality.	70
Image size	Choose image size.	70
White balance*	Adjust colors according to the light source.	70
ISO sensitivity	Raise sensitivity when lighting is poor.	73
Noise reduction	Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities and slow	73
	shutter speeds.

* Available in P, S, A, and M modes only.

Optimize Image (P, S, A, and M Modes)

Optimize contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to how photographs will be used or the type of scene.

	Option	Description
N Normal (default)		Recommended for most situations.
SO	Softer	Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching
		on a computer.
VI	Vivid	Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid images with
		vibrant reds, greens, and blues.
VI	More vivid	Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp images with
		sharp outlines.
PO	Portrait	Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to skin of por-
		trait subjects.
BW	Black-and-whiteTake photos in black-and-white.
	Custom	Customize image optimization settings ( 69).

Optimize Image

Use a type G or D lens for best results. Results are optimized for current shooting conditions and vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. For consistent results over a series of pho- tographs, select Custom and choose a setting other than Auto for image sharpening, tone compen- sation, and saturation.

Settings other than Custom use the sRGB color space.

Color Space

The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. sRGB is for general use, while Adobe RGB is used in publishing and commercial printing.

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Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu