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 done when the image is captured.In Basic Zone modes, [Standard] is set automatically.1 Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer].Under the [z2] 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 ContrastNUnder [54: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if [3: Highlight tone priority] isset to [1: Enable], the Auto Lighting Optimizer will be set automatically to[Disable] and the setting cannot be changed.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].Depending on the shooting conditions, noise may increase.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.
