Nikon D50 manual Optimizing Images, Option Description, At Settings Other than Custom

Reference—P, S, A, and M Modes

Optimizing Images

Controls used:➤ Shooting menu ➤ Optimize Image

The options in the Optimize Image menu control sharpening, contrast, saturation, and hue.

	Option	Description
N	Normal	Recommended for most situations.
	(default)
VI	Vivid	Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid
		images with vibrant reds, greens, and blues.
SH	Sharper	Sharpens outlines.
		Softens outlines. Use to ensure soft, natural-looking flesh tones
SF	Softer	in portrait subjects or when taking pictures that will be sharp-
		ened in image application.
DP	Direct Print	Optimizes images for printing “as is” via direct USB connection
		( 62). Images will be sharp and clear even when enlarged.
PO	Portrait	Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel
		to skin of portrait subjects.
LA	Landscape	Enhances saturation and sharpness to produce landscapes with
		vibrant greens and blues.
	Custom	Customize sharpness, contrast, color reproduction, saturation,
		and hue ( 76).

At Settings Other than Custom

At settings other than Custom:

•Photographs are optimized for current shooting conditions. Results will vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame, even in scenes of the same type.

•Photographs are recorded in the sRGB color space.

48 • Use a type G or D lens for best results (105).