Nikon D70-series, D200BODY, D200OUTFIT, D200KIT Optimizing Images, At Settings Other than Custom

Optimizing Images

The options in the Optimize Image menu can be used to optimize photographs according to how the picture will be used or the type of scene. Sharpening, con- trast, color reproduction, saturation, and hue can also be customized individually to match the user’s creative intent.

	Option	Description
N	Normal	Recommended for most situations.
	(default)
SO	Softer	Softens outlines, producing natural images 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 portrait subjects.
	Custom	Customize sharpness, contrast, color reproduction, saturation,
		and hue ( 46).
BW Black-and-white		Take photos in black-and-white.

Black-and-white

A B/W icon is displayed in the viewfinder when shooting in black-and-white ( 6).

At Settings Other than Custom

At settings other than Custom:

•Photographs are optimized for current shooting conditions. Results will vary with ex- posure and the position of the subject in the frame, even in scenes of the same type. To take a series of photographs with identical image optimization, choose Custom and adjust settings individually, being sure not to select Auto for Image Sharpening, Tone Compensation, or Saturation.

•Use a type G or D lens for best results.

Reference—Optimizing Images

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