Nikon COOLPIX 5000 Instruction Manual - Page 137

Taking Photographs-Advanced Photography Making Edges More Distinct: The Image Sharpening Menu When you take a photograph, the camera automatically outlines edges, making the image appear sharper. In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, the image sharpening menu gives you control over the amount of sharpening performed (in User Set A, the camera automatically adjusts sharpening according to the subject). The following options are available: Option Auto High Normal Description Camera sharpens edges for optimal results; adjustment performed differs from image to image. Image processed to increase sharpness, making edges more distinct. Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all images. Low Amount of sharpening reduced below normal level. Off No sharpening performed. The effects of sharpening are not visible in the monitor when the camera is in (shooting) mode. Viewing the Current Image Sharpening Setting At settings other than Auto and Off, the current image-sharpening setting is shown by an icon in the monitor. 123