Nikon D300 User Manual page 161

change how the D300(S) captures the image. If you are
shooting in RAW mode, the D300(S) does not apply these
settings to the image but stores them with the image so that
you can later change them in-computer.
Let's examine each of the Picture Controls, and then we'll
look at how to select them.
Examining Picture Controls
Figure 3-21 provides a look at the differences in color
saturation and shadow with the various controls. Due to
limitations in offset printing, it may be hard to see the
variations. Saturation
these Picture Control choices, in this order:
(medium) > VI
Figure 3-21. Sample color with various Nikon Picture
Controls
and Contrast
(high).
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depth increases within
NL (low) > SD