Nikon D200 D200 User's Manual - Page 57

Reference-Optimizing Images 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 Camera automatically optimizes contrast by selecting appropriate curve. Auto Curve varies from shot to shot, even in scenes of same type; to take mul- (default) tiple shots with same curve, choose different setting. For best results, use type G or D lens. Normal Camera uses same standard curve for all images. Suited to most scenes, whether dark or bright. Less Prevents highlights on portrait subjects from being"washed out"in direct Contrast sunlight. More Contrast Preserves detail in misty landscapes and other low-contrast subjects. Custom curve can be created in Nikon Capture 4 Version 4.4 or later (avail- Custom able separately) and downloaded to camera. Choose Custom to select this user-defined curve. If no custom curve has been created, this option is equivalent to Normal. Suiting Colors to the Subject: Color Mode Much as film cameras offer a choice of films for different subjects, the D200 offers a choice of color modes with subtly different palettes. Option Description I (default) Choose for portrait shots. II Choose for photographs that will be extensively processed or retouched. This option is available only when AdobeRGB is selected for Color space. III Choose for nature or landscape shots. Mode II If sRGB is chosen for Color space when Color mode is set to Mode II, Color mode will be reset to the mode in effect when sRGB was last selected. 47