Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu - Nikon D40 Guide User Manual

The shooting menu contains the following options (options dis
played may differ if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup
menu option in the setup menu; _ 80). See "Using Camera
Menus" (_¢_ 63) for more information on using the menus.
Option Description
Optimizeimage_ Optimize images according to scene. 68 69
Image quality Choose image quality. 70
Image size Choose image size. 70
White balance _ Adjust colors according to the light source. 70
ISOsensitivity Raise sensitivity when lighting is poor. 73
Noisereduction Reduce noise. 73
Available in P, S ,A, and M modes only.
Optimize Image (P, S, A, and M Modes)
Optimize contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to how photographs will be
used or the type of scene.
Option Description
_i/ Normal (default) Recommended for most situations.
Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching
(_SO Softer
on a computer.
Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid images with
_2_VI Vivid
vibrant reds, greens, and blues.
Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp images with
_Vl ÷ More vivid
sharp outlines.
Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded fed to skin of por-
_PO Portrait
trait subjects.
_BW Black-and-white Take photos in black-and-white.
_ Custom Customize image optimization settings (_ 69).
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Optimize Image
Use a type G or D lens for best results. Results are optimized for current shooting conditions and vary
with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. For consistent results over a series of pho-
tographs, select Custom and choose a setting other than Auto for image sharpening, tone compen-
sation, and saturation.
Settings other than Custom use the sRGB color space.
CeBor S pace
The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction, sRGB is for general
use, while Adobe RGB is used in publishing and commercial printing.
MenuGuide/ShootingOptions: The ShootingMenu