Nikon Digital Camera, Reference Manual

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Choose how the camera processes photographs. Regardless of
the option selected, the camera automatically chooses Picture
Controls to suit the scene when
h Scene auto selector is
selected for Exposure mode .
Modifying Picture Controls
Existing preset and custom Picture Controls (
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129) can be
modified to suit the scene or your creative intent.
1 Display options.
Highlight an item in the Picture Con-
trol menu and press
2
to display Pic-
ture Control settings (
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127; the
settings available with custom Picture
Controls are the same as the preset
controls on which they are based). To
use an unmodified Picture Control, highlight it and press
J
.
Picture Control
Q
Standard
Standard processing for balanced results. Recom-
mended in most situations.
R
Neutral
Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for
photographs that will later be extensively processed
or retouched.
S
Vivid
Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect.
Choose for photographs that emphasize primary col-
ors.
T
Monochrome
Take monochrome photographs.
e
Portrait
Process portraits for natural texture and a rounded
feel.
f
Landscape
Take vibrant photographs of landscapes and city-
scapes.