Nikon COOLPIX 5700 User Manual - Page 119

Adjusting Contrast and Brightness, Image Adjustment

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Menu Guide-Using the SHOOTING Menu Adjusting Contrast and Brightness: Image Adjustment In User Set A, the camera automatically adjusts image brightness and contrast. In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, you can adjust image compensation using the menu options shown below. Option Auto Normal Description Camera automatically adjusts brightness and contrast according to shooting conditions. Same brightness and contrast adjustment on all images, useful for images to be edited on computer. Image contrast enhanced. Use when shooting landMore Contrast scapes, low-contrast subjects, or under overcast skies. Less Contrast Lighten Image Image contrast reduced. Use when bright light creates strong shadows on subject. Lightens mid-tones in image, without affecting detail in highlights and shadows. Use for printers or monitors that tend to produce dark images. Darken Image Darkens mid-tones in image, without affecting detail in highlights and shadows. Use for printers or monitors that tend to produce light images. Viewing the Current Image Adjustment Setting At settings other than Auto and Normal, an image-adjustment icon appears in the monitor or viewfinder. 107

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Menu Guide—Using the SHOOTING Menu
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Adjusting Contrast and Brightness:
Image Adjustment
In User Set A, the camera automatically adjusts
image
brightness and contrast. In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, you
can adjust image compensation using the menu op-
tions shown below.
Viewing the Current Image Adjustment Setting
At settings other than
Auto
and
Normal
, an im-
age-adjustment icon appears in the monitor or
viewfinder.
Auto
Camera automatically adjusts brightness and contrast
according to shooting conditions.
Option
Description
Normal
Same brightness and contrast adjustment on all imag-
es, useful for images to be edited on computer.
More Contrast
Image contrast enhanced. Use when shooting land-
scapes, low-contrast subjects, or under overcast skies.
Less Contrast
Image contrast reduced. Use when bright light creates
strong shadows on subject.
Lighten Image
Lightens mid-tones in image, without affecting detail
in highlights and shadows. Use for printers or monitors
that tend to produce dark images.
Darken Image
Darkens mid-tones in image, without affecting detail
in highlights and shadows. Use for printers or monitors
that tend to produce light images.