Sony SLT-A58 α Handbook - Page 135

Setting image processing (Standard) For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors. (Vivid) The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, a blue sky, or ocean views. (Portrait) For shooting the skin color in a soft tone, ideally suited to shooting portraits. (Landscape) The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery. Distant landscapes also stand out more. (Sunset) For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun. (Black & White) For shooting images in black and white. (Contrast), (Saturation), and (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each Creative Style item. (Contrast) (Saturation) (Sharpness) The higher the value selected, the more the difference between light and shadow is accentuated, thus making an impact on an image. The higher the value selected, the more vivid the color. When a lower value is selected, the color of the image is restrained and subdued. Adjusts the sharpness. The higher the value selected, the more the contours are accentuated, and the lower the value selected, the more the contours are softened. Notes • When the exposure mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto] or [Scene Selection], or [Picture Effect] mode is selected, [Creative Style] is fixed to [Standard] and you cannot select other settings. • When [Black & White] is selected, you cannot adjust the saturation. Shooting (Advanced Operations) 135