79Menu Guide / Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting Options: The Shooting MenuThe shooting menu contains the following options (options displayedmay differ if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup option in thesetup menu; 101). See “Using Camera Menus” ( 9) for more infor-mation on using the menus.Option DescriptionOptimize image * Optimize images according to scene. 79–81Image quality † Choose image quality. 81Image size † Choose image size. 81White balance *, † Adjust colors according to the light source. 82ISO sensitivity † Raise sensitivity when lighting is poor. 83Long exp. NR Reduce noise at slow shutter speeds. 83High ISO NR Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities. 83Multiple exposure *, † Record multiple exposures in a single frame. 84–85* Available in P, S, A, and M modes only.† Reset to defaults when a two-button reset is performed ( 44).Optimize Image (P, S, A, and M Modes)Optimize contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to how photographs will beused or the type of scene.Option DescriptionN Normal (default) Recommended for most situations.SO Softer Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouchingon a computer.VI Vivid Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid images withvibrant reds, greens, and blues.VI More vivid Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp images withsharp outlines.PO Portrait Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to skin of por-trait subjects.Custom Customize image optimization settings ( 80).BW Black-and-white Take photos in black-and-white ( 81).At Settings Other than “Custom”At settings other than Custom:• Photographs are optimized for current shooting conditions. Results will vary with exposure and theposition of the subject in the frame.• The sRGB color space is used. To use the Adobe RGB color space, select Custom and choose II(Adobe RGB) for Color Mode.• Use a type G or D lens for best results.Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
