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Selecting Nikon Picture Controls
The camera offers six preset Nikon Picture Controls.
Choose a Picture Control
according to the subject or type of scene.
❚❚Choosing a Picture Control
1 Select Set Picture Control.
In the shooting menu (pg. 165), highlight Set
Picture Control and press 2.
2 Select a Picture Control.
Highlight the desired Picture Control and press
J.
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The Picture Control Grid
Pressing the W button in Step 2 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).
To select a different Picture Control, press
1 or 3, then press 2 to display Picture Control options and press J.
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The Picture Control Indicator
The current Picture Control is shown in the shooting information
display when the R button is pressed.
Picture Controls can also be
selected in the shooting information display (pg. 12).
Option Description
Q Standard
Standard processing for balanced results.
Recommended for most
situations.
R Neutral
Minimal processing for natural results.
Choose for photographs that will
later be extensively processed or retouched.
S Vivid
Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect.
Choose for
photographs that emphasize primary colors.
T Monochrome Take monochrome photographs.
e Portrait Lends a natural texture and rounded feel to the skin of portrait subjects.
f Landscape Produces vibrant landscapes and cityscapes.
Picture Control
indicator