Gradation; Shading Compensation - Olympus EVOLT E-500 Advanced Manual

Gradation

Two types of gradation are available.
HIGH KEY: Extended bright gradations.
LOW KEY : Extended dark gradations.
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Menu
2
Use to set.
[HIGH KEY] / [NORMAL] / [LOW KEY]
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• Use [NORMAL] mode for general uses.
3
Press the i button.
• Contrast adjustment does not work when set to HIGH KEY or LOW KEY.

Shading compensation

In some cases, the edges of the image may be shadowed due to the
properties of the lens. The shading compensation function compensates by
increasing brightness at the dark edge of the image. This function is especially
useful when a wide-angle lens is used.
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Menu [
2
Use to select [OFF] or [ON].
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Press the i button.
• This function is not available when a tele converter or inner tube extension is
attached to the camera.
• At higher ISO settings, noise in image edges may be conspicuous.
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HIGH KEY
Suitable for a subject that is
mostly highlighted.
[ ] [GRADATION]
] [SHADING COMP.]
LOW KEY
Suitable for a subject that is
mostly shadowed.
Notes
Notes
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