Nikon CoolPix 4800 User Manual

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72The Shooting MenuMenu Guide73The Shooting MenuMenu GuideImage SharpeningThis option controls how the camera processes picturesto emphasize the borders between light and dark areasof the image, making edges seem sharper. As this pro-cessing takes place after shooting, its effects can not bepreviewed in the monitor or electronic viewfinder, butthey will be visible in the final picture.NormalHighAutoIMAGE SHARPENINGIMAGE SHARPENING 1/21/2OptionLow Sharpening reduced below normal level.Auto Camera sharpens edges for optimal results; amount of sharpeningvaries from shot to shot.High Pictures processed to increase sharpness, making edges more dis-tinct.Normal Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all images.Off No sharpening performed.DescriptionImage AdjustmentThe options in the image adjustment menu controlcontrast.More contrastNormalAutoIMAGE ADJUSTMENTIMAGE ADJUSTMENT 1/21/2Option DescriptionNormal Camera performs same standard contrast adjustment on all pictures.Suitable for a wide variety of scenes, from dark to bright.Auto Camera automatically adjusts contrast according to shooting condi-tions.LesscontrastPicture processed to decrease difference between light and dark ar-eas, reducing contrast. Recommended when light is very bright,creating strong shadows on subject.MorecontrastPicture processed to emphasize difference between light and darkareas, enhancing contrast. Useful when shooting under overcastskies or shooting low contrast subjects such as landscapes.Taking Pictures for Retouching on a ComputerWhen taking pictures that will later be retouched, choose Off.Image adjustmentSelectSelect PressImage sharpeningSelectSelect Press$00_Q02145_En 72-73 2004.6.1, 4:16:43 PM