Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening - Nikon CoolPix 3500 User Manual

Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening

The camera automatically emphasizes the borders
between light and dark areas of each picture, mak-
ing the image seem sharper. The effects are too
subtle to be seen in the camera monitor, but are
visible when the picture is viewed on a computer
monitor or printed.
over the amount of sharpening performed (in
and scene modes, the camera adjusts sharpening
according to the subject).
Option
Camera sharpens edges for optimal results; adjustment per-
Auto
formed differs from image to image.
Image processed to increase sharpness, making edges more
High
distinct.
Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all
Normal
images.
Low Amount of sharpening reduced below normal level.
Off No sharpening performed.
When taking pictures that will later be retouched, choose settings of Normal
or Low.
At settings other than Auto, an image-sharpening
icon appears in the monitor.
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mode gives you control
Description
IMAGE SHARPENING
Auto
High
Norma l
Low
Of f
SELECT
MENU OFF
2048 NORMAL
SET