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Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
U DYNAMIC RANGE [AUTO]
Control contrast. Higher values are recommend-
ed for scenes that include both sunlight and deep
shade or for increased contrast with such subjects
as sunlight on water, brightly-lit autumn leaves,
portraits taken against a blue sky, and white ob-
jects or people wearing white; note, however, that
mottling may appear in pictures taken at higher
values. If AUTO is selected, the camera will auto-
matically select values between 100% and 400%
in response to shooting conditions.
Option Description
AUTO
A 100%
Increase contrast when shooting
indoors or under overcast skies.
Reduce loss of detail in highlights
and shadows when photograph-
ing high-contrast scenes.
B 200%
C 400%
D 800%
M 1600%
a
M 1600% and D 800% are available only when
D-RANGE PRIORITY is selected in E mode.
P FILM S IMULATION [c]
Simulate the effects of different types of film, in-
cluding sepia and black-and-white.
Option Description
c PROVIA/
STANDARD
Standard color reproduction. Suited to a
wide range of subjects, from portraits to
landscapes.
d Velvia/
VIVID
A high-contrast palette of saturated col-
ors, suited to nature photographs.
e ASTIA/
SOFT
A soft-toned palette of less saturated col-
ors.
b B&W
Take pictures in black and white.
f SEPIA
Take pictures in sepia.