Recommended Camera Settings - Nikon D3X Technical Manual

Recommended camera settings

ISO sensitivity
• Can be set between Lo 1 (ISO 50 equivalent) and Hi 2 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
• Sensitivity range: ISO 100 to 1600 in normal setting
ISO 100 is recommended when image quality is a priority
Image quality
• RAW+JPEG (FINE): Single image can be recorded in two formats to be used according to
applications (e.g. RAW: stored as the original/JPEG: used for output by an art director)
• Choose "Optimal quality" option from JPEG compression menu
• Choose [RAW+JPEG] option
Slot 1 (RAW): Smaller-capacity memory card is recommended
to protect taken images
Slot 2 (JPEG): Larger-capacity memory card is recommended
(e.g. 32 GB per day) for efficient shooting
Picture Control
• Nikon's original system of image creation settings enables users to easily control image
factors such as tone, hue, and contrast, utilizing characteristics of digital cameras.
• For details, visit this website.
http://www.nikon-image.com/jpn/event/special/pcs/index.htm
• This system becomes more effective by freely choosing
each Picture Control to make the most of its characteristics
according to subject and scene situations.
=> ex. Fruits were taken using Landscape
Neutral
Optional Picture Control Landscape can be downloaded from Nikon's website (free).http://
nikonimglib.com/opc/
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Vivid Landscape
Active D-Lighting
• Reproduces brightness as you see it to create
appropriately exposed picture with natural
contrast, while compensating highlights and
shadows.
• Effective for outdoor shooting where a large
brightness difference makes light control
difficult.
• Choose the levels from among "Auto", "Extra
high", "High", "Normal", "Low" or "Off", prior to
shooting.
• Options set at the time of shooting other than
"Off" can be changed afterward using Capture
NX 2. (Not possible if "Off" was set.)
• "Off" is recommended when brightness can
be easily controlled such as in a studio.
Image transfer
• For use/settings of the Wireless Transmitter WT-4, visit the following Nikon website:
https://recept.nikon-image.com/nps/solution/data/01_wt_4.htm
• Ad-hoc mode is basically recommended for secure transmission to a designated computer.
D 3 X Te c h n i c a l G u i d e
Active D-Lighting "Normal" was applied
D-Lighting was applied after the shot
"Shadow Adjustment", a Quick Fix
option of Capture NX 2, was applied
after the shot
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