Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu; Optimize Image (P, S, A, And M Modes) - Nikon D80 Manual

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
The shooting menu contains the following options (options displayed
may diff er if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup option in the
setup menu; 101). See "Using Camera Menus" (
mation on using the menus.
Option Description
*
Optimize image Optimize images according to scene.
†
Image quality Choose image quality.
Image size † Choose image size.
*, †
White balance Adjust colors according to the light source.
†
ISO sensitivity Raise sensitivity when lighting is poor.
Long exp. NR Reduce noise at slow shutter speeds.
High ISO NR Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities.
*, †
Multiple exposure Record multiple exposures in a single frame.
* Available in P, S, A, and M modes only.
† Reset to defaults when a two-button reset is performed (

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
N
Normal (default) Recommended for most situations.
SO
Softer
VI
Vivid
VI
More vivid
PO
Portrait
Custom
BW
Black-and-white
At Settings Other than "Custom"
At settings other than Custom:
• Photographs are optimized for current shooting conditions. Results will vary with exposure and the
position of the subject in the frame.
• The sRGB color space is used. To use the Adobe RGB color space, select Custom and choose II
(Adobe RGB) for Color Mode.
• Use a type G or D lens for best results.
Description
Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching
on a computer.
Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid images with
vibrant reds, greens, and blues.
Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp images with
sharp outlines.
Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to skin of por-
trait subjects.
Customize image optimization settings (
Take photos in black-and-white (
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