Olympus E-410 EVOLT E-410 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 59

Gradation In addition to the [NORMAL] gradation setting, you can select from two other gradation settings. HIGH KEY (H) : Extended bright gradations. LOW KEY (L) : Extended dark gradations. NORMAL : Use [NORMAL] mode for general uses. HIGH KEY LOW KEY 3 Suitable for a subject that is Suitable for a subject that is mostly highlighted. mostly shadowed. MENU[W][GRADATION] x Notes • Contrast adjustment does not work when set to [HIGH KEY] or [LOW KEY]. Noise reduction This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. When the shutter speed is slow, noise reduction is activated and the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual. Shooting functions k Exposure, image and color OFF ON MENU[W][NOISE REDUCT.] [OFF]/[ON] • The noise-reduction process is activated after shooting. • The card access lamp blinks during the noise-reduction process. You cannot take more pictures until the card access lamp goes out. • [busy] is displayed on the viewfinder while noise reduction is operating. x Notes • When the g mode is set to (, [NOISE REDUCT.] is fixed to [ON]. • When [j] (Sequential shooting) is set, [NOISE REDUCT.] is [OFF] automatically. • This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects. EN 59