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Reference—P, S, A, and M Modes
The options in the Optimize Image menu control sharpening, contrast,
saturation, and hue.
Option Description
N
Normal
(default)
Recommended for most situations.
VI
Vivid
Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid
images with vibrant reds, greens, and blues.
SH
Sharper Sharpens outlines.
SF
Softer
Softens outlines. Use to ensure soft, natural-looking fl esh tones
in portrait subjects or when taking pictures that will be sharp-
ened in image application.
DP
Direct Print
Optimizes images for printing “as is” via direct USB connection
( 62). Images will be sharp and clear even when enlarged.
PO
Portrait
Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel
to skin of portrait subjects.
LA
Landscape
Enhances saturation and sharpness to produce landscapes with
vibrant greens and blues.
Custom
Customize sharpness, contrast, color reproduction, saturation,
and hue ( 76).
Controls used: ➤ Shooting menu ➤ Optimize Image
Optimizing Images
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, even in scenes of the same
type.
•Photographs are recorded in the sRGB color space.
•Use a type G or D lens for best results ( 105).