Using Custom Tone Curves - Nikon D800 Technical Manual

The Picture Control Utility The Picture Control Utility

Using Custom Tone Curves

The following picture was taken using a high-contrast custom
tone curve created with the Picture Control Utility.
■ Lens: AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105 mm f/2.8G IF-ED ■ Exposure
mode: Manual (1⁄60 s, f/5.6) ■ White balance: Incandescent
Note: This photo was shot in 14-bit NEF (RAW) and processed us-
Photo © Noriko Yamaguchi
ing Capture NX 2.
Saturation and hue adjusted
for a warmer look.
Custom tone curve heightens
contrast to make individual
seeds stand out.
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