Nikon 25420 User Manual - Page 80

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options (options displayed may differ if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup menu option in the setup menu; 80). See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for more information on using the menus. Option Description Optimize image* Optimize images according to scene. Image quality Choose image quality. Image size Choose image size. White balance* Adjust colors according to the light source. ISO sensitivity Raise sensitivity when lighting is poor. Noise reduction Reduce noise. * Available in P, S, A, and M modes only. 68-69 70 70 70 73 73 Optimize Image (P, S, A, and M Modes) Optimize contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to how photographs will be used or the type of scene. Option Description N Normal (default) Recommended for most situations. SO Softer Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching on a computer. VI Vivid Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid images with vibrant reds, greens, and blues. VI More vivid Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp images with sharp outlines. PO Portrait Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to skin of portrait subjects. BW Black-and-white Take photos in black-and-white. Custom Customize image optimization settings ( 69). Optimize Image Use a type G or D lens for best results. 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 image sharpening, tone compensation, and saturation. Settings other than Custom use the sRGB color space. Color Space The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. sRGB is for general use, while Adobe RGB is used in publishing and commercial printing. 68 Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu