Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode)

Image Quality and Image Size

To set the image quality and image size, see “Changing the Image Quality and Image Size” (A77).

Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control)

Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m Mdbutton Mj, k, l or m tab (A13) MPicture Control

Change the settings for image recording according to the shooting scene or your preferences. Sharpness, contrast and saturation can be adjusted in detail.

Types of COOLPIX Picture Control

 

Option

Description

 

 

Standard

Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended for

 

b

(default

 

most situations.

 

 

setting)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c

Neutral

Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for pictures that

 

will later be extensively processed or retouched.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vivid

Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect. Choose for

 

d

pictures that emphasize primary colors, such as blue, red, and

 

 

 

green.

Reference

 

 

 

e

Monochrome

Take monochrome photographs such as in black-and-white or

 

sepia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

f

Custom 1*

Change to the setting for Custom 1 in COOLPIX Custom Picture

Section

 

 

Control.

 

 

 

g

Custom 2*

Change to the setting for Custom 2 in COOLPIX Custom Picture

 

 

 

Control.

 

*Only displayed when the setting customized in Custom Picture Control (E37) has been registered.

The icon for the current setting other than Standard is displayed on the monitor (A8).

BNotes on COOLPIX Picture Control

The COOLPIX Picture Control feature of the COOLPIX P510 cannot be used with other makes of cameras, Capture NX, Capture NX 2 and ViewNX 2 Picture Control feature.

This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously” (A80) for more information.

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