Nikon D500 Quick Setup Guide
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Before Recording
Set Picture Control
Choose a Picture Control for movies.
• Same as photo settings: Use the Picture
• Same as photo settings: Use the Picture
Control settings currently selected in
the photo shooting menu.
the photo shooting menu.
• Q Standard: Standard processing for
balanced results. Recommended for
most situations.
most situations.
• R Neutral: Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for
footage that you intend to process in post‑production.
• S Vivid: Footage is enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect with
emphasis on primary colors.
• T Monochrome: Film monochrome footage.
• o Portrait: Footage of portrait subjects is processed to give skin
• o Portrait: Footage of portrait subjects is processed to give skin
a natural texture and rounded feel.
• p Landscape: Film vibrant landscapes and cityscapes.
• q Flat
• q Flat
: Details are preserved over a wide tone
range, from highlights to shadows, maximizing the potential for
tweaking in post‑production. Use with highlight‑weighted me‑
tering to minimize loss of detail in highlights.
tweaking in post‑production. Use with highlight‑weighted me‑
tering to minimize loss of detail in highlights.
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