Nikon D5 User Manual page 207

D
"A" (Auto)
Results for auto sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation vary with
exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a type G, E,
or D lens for best results.
A
Switching Between Manual and Auto
Press the X button to switch back and forth
between manual and auto (A) settings for
sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation.
A
Previous Settings
The j indicator 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.
A
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
Yellow Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the
Y
brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange
O Orange
produces more contrast than yellow, red more contrast
R Red
than orange.
Green Softens skin tones. Can be used for portraits.
G
A
Toning (Monochrome Only)
Pressing 3 when Toning is selected displays
saturation options. Press 4 or 2 to adjust
saturation. Saturation control is not available
when B&W (black-and-white) is selected.
A
Custom Picture Control Options
The options available with custom Picture Controls are the same as
those on which the custom Picture Control was based.
Description
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