Picture Controls; Selecting A Picture Control - Nikon D5100 Reference Manual

Picture Controls

Nikon's unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing
settings, including sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue, among
compatible devices and software.

Selecting a Picture Control

The camera offers six Picture Controls. In P, S, A, and M modes, you can choose a
Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene (in other modes, the camera
selects a Picture Control automatically).
Option
Q Standard
Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended for most situations.
Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for photographs that will later
R Neutral
be extensively processed or retouched.
Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect. Choose for photographs Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect. Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect.
S Vivid
that emphasize primary colors.
T Monochrome Take monochrome photographs.
e Portrait
Process portraits for skin with natural texture and a rounded feel. Process portraits for skin with natural texture and a rounded feel. Process portraits for skin with natural texture and a rounded feel.
f Landscape
Produces vibrant landscapes and cityscapes. Produces vibrant landscapes and cityscapes. Produces vibrant landscapes and cityscapes.
1
Place the cursor in the information display. Place the cursor in the information display. Place the cursor in the information display. Place the cursor in the information display. Place the cursor in the information display.
If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the P button.
If shooting information is not If shooting information is not di
Press the P button again to place the cursor in the information display.
button again to place the curs button again to place the curs
Information display Information display Information display
2
Display Picture Control options.
Highlight the current Picture Control and press
J.
3
Select a Picture Control.
Highlight a Picture Control and press J. To
return to the information display, press the
shutter-release button halfway.
Description
displayed in the monitor, press the splayed in the monitor, press the
P button
Choose for photographs Choose for photographs
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