125If 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.In Basic Zone modes, [Standard] is set automatically.1 Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer]. Under the [z3] tab, select [AutoLighting Optimizer], then press<0>.2 Select the setting. Select the desired setting, then press<0>.3 Take the picture. The image will be recorded with thebrightness and contrast corrected ifnecessary.3 Auto Correction of Brightness and ContrastN If [z4: 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 exposure compensation orflash exposure compensation to darken the exposure, the image may still comeout bright. If you want a darker exposure, set this function to [Disable]. If the HDR mode (p.155) or multiple exposure shooting (p.158) is set, theAuto Lighting Optimizer will be set automatically to [Disable]. When theHDR mode or multiple exposure shooting is canceled, the Auto LightingOptimizer will revert to the original setting.In step 2, if you press the <B> button and uncheck <X> the [Disabledin M or B modes] setting, the Auto Lighting Optimizer can be set in the<a> and <F> modes.
