Nikon D90 User Manual page 132

• The Picture Control Grid
Pressing the
E{~
button in Step 2 displays a Picture Control grid
showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Picture Control in
relation to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed when
Monochrome is selected). Release the
E{~
button to return to the
Picture Control menu.
• Previous Settings
The line under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu
indicates the previous value for the setting. Use this as a reference
when adjusting settings.
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• Filter Effects (Monochrome Only)
The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The
following filter effects are available:
Option Description
y'-'"Yellow i Enhanc~s contrast. Can b~ usedto--ton~do~nthe-'b~ight~essof the sky in
O'·Or'angellandscape photographs. Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red more
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Green :Softens skin tones. Can be used for portraits.
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Note that the effects achieved with Filter effects are more pronounced than those produced
by physical glass filters.
• Toning (Monochrome Only)
Pressing T when Toning is selected displays saturation options. Press
.... or
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to adjust saturation. Saturation control is not available when
B&W (black-and-white) is selected.
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