Nikon D300 User Manual page 54

II PictureControI Settings
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Choose from options between [-2] and [+2] to reduce or
exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control
Ouickadjust (note that this resets all manual adjustments). For
example, choosing positive values for [Vivid] makes
)ictures more vivid. Not available with [Neutral],
], or custom Picture Controls.
Control the sharpness of outlines. Select [A] to adjust
sharpening automatically according to the type of
scene, or choose from values between [0] (no
_, sharpening) and [9] (the higher the value, the greater
the sharpening).
Select [A] to adjust contrast automatically according to
the type of scene, or choose from values between [-3]
and [+3] [choose lower values to prevent highlights in
2 portrait subjects from being "washed out" in direct
_ sunlight, higher values to preserve detail in misty
landscapes and other low-contrast subjects).
Choose [-1] for reduced brightness, [+1] for enhanced
brightness. Does not affect exposure.
A Control the vividness of colors. Select [A] to adjust
i saturation automatically according to the type of scene,
or choose from values between [-3] and [+3] [lower
values reduce saturation and higher values increase it).
Choose negative values (to a minimum of [-3]) to make
reds more purple, blues more green, and greens more
yellow, positive values (up to [+3]) to make reds more
orange, greens more blue, and blues more purple.
Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome
photographs. Choose from [Off] (the default setting),
orange, red, and green (pg. 153).
Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs from
[B&W] [black-and-white, the default setting), [Sepia],
[Cyanotype] (blue-tinted monochrome), [Red], [Yellow],
[Green], [Blue Green], [Blue], [Purple Blue], [Red Purple]
(pg. 153).
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