111Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusF Optimize ImageChange the settings for optimizing images according to the shooting scene or yourpreferences. Contrast, saturation, sharpening, and other settings can be adjusted indetail.At settings other than Normal, the indicator for the current optimize image settingis displayed in the monitor during shooting (A8).B Optimize ImageIf the optimize image setting is set to Normal, Softer, Vivid, More vivid, Portrait or Standard ofBlack-and-white, results will vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame even ifshooting conditions remain the same. For consistent results over a series of photographs, selectCustom and choose a setting other than Auto for contrast, sharpening, and saturation.Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A105) M Optimize imageg Normal (default setting)Recommended in most situations.h SofterSoftens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching on acomputer.o VividEnhances saturation and produces vibrant reds and greens. Images will becomesharp and slightly high in contrast.i More vividMaximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp images with sharpoutlines.j PortraitLowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to skin of portraitsubjects.k CustomCustomize image optimization settings (A112).p Black-and-whiteShoot photos in black-and-white (A113).
