Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

The shooting menu contains the following options (options displayed may differ if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup option in the setup menu; 101). See “Using Camera Menus” ( 9) for more information on using the menus.

Option

Description

 

 

 

 

Optimize image *

Optimize images according to scene.

79–81

Image quality †

Choose image quality.

81

Image size †

Choose image size.

81

White balance *, †

Adjust colors according to the light source.

82

ISO sensitivity †

Raise sensitivity when lighting is poor.

83

Long exp. NR

Reduce noise at slow shutter speeds.

83

High ISO NR

Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities.

83

Multiple exposure *, †

Record multiple exposures in a single frame.

84–85

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

† Reset to defaults when a two-button reset is performed ( 44).

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.

 

 

 

Custom

Customize image optimization settings ( 80).

BW Black-and-whiteTake photos in black-and-white ( 81).

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.

•The sRGB color space is used. To use the Adobe RGB color space, select Custom and choose II (Adobe RGB) for Color Mode.

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

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