The shooting menu contains the following options (options dis
played may differ if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup
menu option in the setup menu; _ 80). See "Using Camera
Menus" (_¢_63) for more information on using the menus.
Option Description
Optimizeimage_ Optimize images according to scene. 68 69
Image quality Choose image quality. 70
Image size Choose image size. 70
Whitebalance_ Adjust colors according to the light source. 70
ISOsensitivity Raise sensitivity when lighting is poor. 73
Noisereduction Reduce noise. 73
Available in P,S,A, and M modes only.
Optimize Image (P, S, A, and M Modes)
Optimize contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to how photographs will be
used or the type of scene.
Option Description
_i/ Normal(default) Recommended for most situations.
Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching
(_SO Softer
on a computer.
Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid images with
_2_VIVivid
vibrant reds, greens, and blues.
Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp images with
_Vl ÷ More vivid
sharp outlines.
Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded fed to skin of por-
_PO Portrait
trait subjects.
_BW Black-and-white Take photos in black-and-white.
_ Custom Customize image optimization settings (_ 69).
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Optimize Image
Use a type G or D lens for best results. Results are optimized for current shooting conditions and vary
with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. For consistent results over a series of pho-
tographs, select Custom and choose a setting other than Auto for image sharpening, tone compen-
sation, and saturation.
Settings other than Custom use the sRGB color space.
CeBorSpace
The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction, sRGB is for general
use, while Adobe RGB is used in publishing and commercial printing.
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