Nikon D800, D800E D“A” (Auto), Filter effects, APrevious Settings, AThe Picture Control Grid, AFilter Effects (Monochrome Only)

D“A” (Auto)

Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a type G or D lens for best results. The icons for Picture Controls that use auto contrast and saturation are displayed in green in the Picture Control grid, and lines appear parallel to the axes of the grid.

AThe Picture Control Grid

Pressing the Wbutton in Step 2 on page 165 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Picture Control in relation to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed when Monochrome is selected). Release the Wbutton to return to the Picture Control menu.

APrevious Settings

The line under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting. Use this as a reference when adjusting settings.

AFilter Effects (Monochrome Only)

The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available:

			J
	Option	Description
Y	Yellow	Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the brightness of
O	Orange	the sky in landscape photographs. Orange produces more
		contrast than yellow, red more contrast than orange.
R	Red
G	Green	Softens skin tones. Can be used for portraits.

Note that the effects achieved with Filter effects are more pronounced than those produced by physical glass filters.

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