Nikon Coolpix P500 Quick Start Manual page 130

Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (j, k, l, m Modes)
Custom in Optimize Image
Select Custom to make separate adjustments to the
following options.
Contrast
Control contrast.
Lower settings prevent loss of detail in highlights
under harsh lighting or in direct sunlight. Higher
settings preserve detail in misty landscapes and other
low-contrast subjects.
The default setting is Auto.
Image sharpening
Choose how much outlines are sharpened during
shooting.
Choose high settings for sharp outlines, low settings
for softer outlines.
The default setting is Auto.
Saturation
Control the vividness of colors.
Choose moderate for less saturated colors, enhanced
for more vivid colors.
The default setting is Auto.
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Note on Image Sharpening
The effects of image sharpening cannot be previewed on the monitor during shooting. Check results
in playback mode.
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Custom
Contrast
Image sharpening
Saturation
Contrast
Auto
Normal
Low
Medium low
Medium high
High
Image sharpening
Auto
Normal
Low
Medium low
Medium high
High
Off
Saturation
Auto
Normal
Moderate
Enhanced