Nikon 25414 D2Xs User's Manual - Page 83

Taking Photographs-Image Adjustment Adjusting Contrast: Tone Compensation As photographs are saved to the memory card, they are processed to adjust the distribution of tones in the image, enhancing contrast. Tone compensation is performed by means of tone curves that define the relationship between the distribution of tones in the original image and the compensated result. The Tone compensation menu controls the type of curve used. Option Description Auto (default) Camera automatically optimizes contrast by selecting the appropriate curve. Curve varies from shot to shot, even in scenes of same type; to take multiple shots with same curve, choose different setting. For best results, use a type G or D lens. Camera uses same standard curve for all images. Suited to most Normal scenes, whether dark or bright. Less Produces "softer" images. Prevents highlights on portrait subjects contrast from being "washed out" in direct sunlight. More Choose this curve to preserve detail in misty landscapes and other contrast low-contrast subjects. Custom Camera Control Pro (available separately) can be used to download up to three custom tone curves to the camera. Choose Custom to select a user-defined curve ( 72). If no custom curve has been created, this option is equivalent to Normal. 1 Highlight Tone compensation in the shooting menu ( 168) and press the multi selector to the right. 2 Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right. If Custom is selected, a menu of custom tone curves will be displayed ( 72). Otherwise, the shooting menu will be displayed. 69