Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening - Nikon D100 Manual

The Shooting Menu

Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening

When you take a photograph, the camera auto-
matically processes the image to increase the dis-
tinction between light and dark areas, making the
picture appear sharper. The options in the Image
Sharpening menu give you control over the
amount of sharpening performed.
Option
Auto
(default)
Normal
Low
High
None
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The camera automatically adjusts sharpening according to the
subject and how other camera settings are adjusted. Amount
of sharpening performed varies from shot to shot. For best
results, use a type G or D lens.
Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all im-
ages.
Sharpening performed, but edges are not sharpened as much
as they are in Normal mode.
Images processed for increased sharpness.
No sharpening performed.
SHOOTING MENU
Image Sharpening
Description
Auto OK
Normal
Low
High
None