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If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and
contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto
Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [
Standard
]. With JPEG
images, the correction is applied when the image is captured.
In Basic Zone modes, [
Standard
] is set automatically.
1
Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer].
Under the [
z
3
] tab, select [
Auto
Lighting Optimizer
], then press
<
0
>.
2
Select the setting.
Select the desired setting, then press
<
0
>.
3
Take the picture.
The image will be recorded with the
brightness and contrast corrected as
necessary.
3
Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast
N
Under [
5
4: Custom Functions (C.Fn)
], if [
4: Highlight tone priority
] is
set to [
1:Enable
], [
Auto Lighting Optimizer
] will be set automatically to
[
Disable
].
If a setting other than [
Disable
] is set and you use exposure
compensation or flash exposure compensation to darken the exposure,
the image may still come out bright. If you want a darker exposure, set
this function to [
Disable
].
Depending on the shooting conditions, noise may increase.
In step 2, if you press the <
B
> button and remove the checkmark [
X
] for
[
Disable during man expo
] setting, the Auto Lighting Optimizer can also be
set in the <
a
> mode.
