Preset Picture Controls - Nikon D800 Technical Manual

Preset Picture Controls

The camera's preset Picture Controls are described below.
Standard (default)
Pictures are processed for balanced sharpness, contrast,
Description Description
brightness, saturation (vividness), and hue.
Parameters are tuned for an eff ect that appeals to most
Concept Concept
viewers, regardless of the subject. Vividness is slightly
increased for pictures that can be used "as is", with no
further processing.
Suggested for Snapshots and other general-purpose pictures. Suggested for
Neutral
Description Description Extreme exposure is avoided for clean, natural results.
Concept Concept Under- and over-exposure are avoided for natural colors
and a rich tone range. Images are softened by keeping
sharpening and contrast low.
Suggested for Suggested for Photographs that will later be processed or retouched to
create unique images; photos of objects that are mostly
black or white or that have soft outlines.
Vivid
Sharpening, contrast, and other settings are enhanced for
Description Description
vivid, fresh results with good contrast.
A vivid, photoprint look with heightened sharpening and
Concept Concept
contrast that makes the subject stand out.
Suggested for Colorful costumes or street scenes, fresh fruits, fl oral
Suggested for
arrangements and anywhere you want to emphasize
bright colors or enhance low-contrast subjects.
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