Advanced Photo
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Contrast,
Brightness,
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Contrast, Brightness,
and Image Type
When a photograph is taken, the
COOLPIX 990 automatically performs
image compensation to produce optimal
brightness and contrast before the image
is recorded to the memory card. The im-
age adjustment sub-menu gives you control over the image
compensation performed by the camera, making it possible
not only to control brightness and contrast, but also to pro-
duce monochrome images. The following options are avail-
able:
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MENU
O F F
IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
Normal
Auto
More Contrast
Less Contrast
Lighten Image
Darken Image
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SELECT
SET
Black&White
A
A
A
Lighten
Image
Increases brightness of mid-tones in image.
This setting can be used on images that will be
output on computer monitor or printer if
device tends to produce images that are too
dark. Unlike exposure compensation, this
adjustment does not result in loss of detail in
highlights or shadows.
Option
Description
Darken
Image
Decreases brightness of mid-tones in image.
This setting can be used on images that will be
output on computer monitor or printer if
device tends to produce images that are too
bright. Unlike exposure compensation, this
adjustment does not result in loss of detail in
highlights or shadows.
Black &
White
Image converted to black-and-white. Black-
and-white images require same amount of
memory as color images, but show a higher
level of detail. When this option is in effect,
view through lens displayed in LCD monitor is
in black-and-white. White-balance settings and
digital zoom can not be used while this option
is in effect.
Option
Description
Auto
Camera adjusts brightness and contrast for
optimal results; adjustment performed differs
from image to image
0
Normal
Camera performs same standard brightness
and contrast adjustment on all images
Only one image adjustment setting can be used at a time. Selecting a new
image adjustment option cancels the previous setting.
The effects of adjustments to brightness and contrast are not visible in the
LCD monitor.
More
Contrast
Image processed to increase difference be-
tween light and dark areas
Less
Contrast
Image processed to reduce difference between
light and dark areas
