Sony alpha dslr-a500 User Manual

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ing the shooting 
function
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Image processing
 (Contrast), 
 (Saturation), and 
 (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each 
Creative Style item.
Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style)
1
Fn button t 
 
(Creative Style) t Select the desired 
setting
2
When you want to adjust   (Contrast),   (Saturation), or 
 
(Sharpness), select the desired item with b/B, then adjust the 
value with 
v/V.
 (Standard)
For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful 
colors.
 (Vivid)
The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting 
striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as 
flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views.
 (Portrait)
For shooting the skin color in a soft tone, ideally suited to 
shooting portraits.
 (Landscape)
The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for 
shooting vivid and crisp scenery. Distant landscapes also 
stand out more.
 (Sunset)
For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun.
 (B/W)
For shooting images in black and white monotone.
 (Contrast)
The higher the value selected, the more the difference of light 
and shadow is accentuated, thus making an impact on an 
image.
 (Saturation)
The higher the value selected, the more vivid the color. When 
a lower value is selected, the color of the image is restrained 
and subdued.
 (Sharpness)
Adjusts the sharpness. The higher the value selected, the 
more the contours are accentuated, and the lower the value 
selected, the more the contours are softened.