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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus
F Optimize Image
Optimize contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to how pictures will
be used or the type of scene.
The indicator for the current optimize image setting is displayed in the monitor
during shooting (A 6).
B Optimize Image
At settings other than [Custom] and [Black-and-white], results are optimized for current shooting
conditions and vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. For consistent results
over a series of photographs, select [Custom] and choose a setting other than [Auto] for contrast,
sharpening, and saturation.
g Normal (default setting)
Recommended in most situations.
h Softer
Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching on a
computer.
o Vivid
Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid images with vibrant
reds, greens, and blues.
i More vivid
Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp images with sharp
outlines.
j Portrait
Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to skin of portrait
subjects.
k Custom
Customize image optimization settings (A 85).
p Black-and-white
Shoot photos in black-and-white.