152If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness andcontrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called AutoLighting Optimizer. The default setting is [Standard]. With JPEGimages, the correction is applied when the image is captured.1 Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer].Under the [z2] tab, select [AutoLighting Optimizer], then press<0>.2 Select the setting.Turn the <5> dial to select thedesired setting, then press <0>.3 Take the picture.The image will be recorded with thebrightness and contrast corrected ifnecessary.3 Correcting the Brightness and Contrast AutomaticallyIf [z2: Highlight tone priority] is set to [Enable], the Auto LightingOptimizer will be set automatically to [Disable] and the setting cannot bechanged.Depending on the shooting conditions, noise may increase.If a setting other than [Disable] is set and you use exposurecompensation or flash exposure compensation to darken the exposure,the image may still come out bright. If you want a darker exposure, setthis function to [Disable].If multiple exposure shooting (p.186) is set, the Auto Lighting Optimizerwill be set automatically to [Disable]. When the multiple exposureshooting is canceled, the Auto Lighting Optimizer will revert to theoriginal setting.In step 2, if you press the <B> button and uncheck <X> the [Disableduring man expo] setting, the Auto Lighting Optimizer can be set in the<a> mode.COPY
