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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
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Optimize Image
Optimize contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to how pictures will
be used or the type of scene.
At settings other than
Normal
, the indicator for the current optimize image
setting is displayed during shooting (
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
,
Image sharpening
, and
Saturation
.
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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 and greens.
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.
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Custom
Customize image optimization settings (
p
Black-and-white
Shoot photos in black-and-white.