Optimizing Images

Image Enhancement

Photographs Taking

When a Digital Vari-Program mode is selected, the camera automatically op- timizes outlines, contrast, saturation, and hue according to the type of scene.

In P, S, A, and M modes, image enhancement options can be selected from Normal, Vivid, Sharper, Softer, Direct Print, Portrait, or Landscape to optimize photographs according to how the picture will be used or the type of scene. Sharpening, contrast, color reproduction, saturation, and hue can also be customized individually to match the user’s creative intent.

Images Optimizing—

Option

Normal

N (default)

VI VividSH SharperSF Softer

Description

Recommended for most situations.

Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid images with vibrant reds, greens, and blues.

Sharpens outlines.

Softens outlines. Use to ensure smooth, natural-looking flesh tones in portrait subjects or when taking pictures that will be sharpened in image application.

DP Direct Print

PO Portrait

LA Landscape

Custom

Optimizes images for printing “as is” via direct USB connection ( 175). Images will be sharp and clear even when enlarged.

Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to skin of portrait subjects.

Enhances saturation and sharpness to produce landscapes with vibrant greens and blues.

Customize sharpness, contrast, color reproduction, saturation, and hue ( 57).

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 Sharpening or Tone comp.

•Photographs are recorded in the sRGB color space. When Custom is selected, the color space can be chosen in the Color mode menu ( 59).

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

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