Nikon COOLPIX 5000 Instruction Manual - Page 128

Taking Photographs-Advanced Photography Adjusting Contrast and Brightness: The Image Adjustment Menu In User Set A, the camera automatically performs image compensation for optimal brightness and contrast before recording the photograph to the memory card. In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, the imageadjustment sub-menu gives you control over this image-compensation operation. Option Auto Normal More Contrast Less Contrast Lighten Image Darken Image Description Camera automatically adjusts brightness and contrast according to shooting conditions. Camera performs same standard brightness and contrast adjustment on all images. This setting is recommended for images that will later be retouched on a computer. Image processed to emphasize difference between light and dark areas, enhancing contrast. This is useful when shooting under overcast skies or shooting landscapes and other low-contrast subjects. Image processed to decrease difference between light and dark areas, reducing contrast. Recommended when light is very bright, creating strongly shadows on the subject. Increases brightness of mid-tones in image, without affecting detail in highlights and shadows. This setting can be used with images destined for output on a printer or monitor if the device tends to produce images that are too dark. Decreases brightness of mid-tones in image, without affecting detail in highlights and shadows. This setting can be used with images destined for output on a printer or monitor if the device tends to produce images that are too bright. 114