Nikon D500 User Manual
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D
“A” (Auto)
Results for auto sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation vary with
exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a type G, E,
or D lens for best results.
exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a type G, E,
or D lens for best results.
A
Switching Between Manual and Auto
Press the
X button to switch back and forth
between manual and auto (A) settings for
sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation.
sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation.
A
Previous Settings
The
j indicator under the value display in
the Picture Control setting menu indicates
the previous value for the setting. Use this as
a reference when adjusting settings.
the previous value for the setting. Use this as
a reference when adjusting settings.
A
Filter Effects (Monochrome Only)
The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on
monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available:
monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available:
Option
Description
Y
Yellow
Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the
brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange
produces more contrast than yellow, red more contrast
than orange.
brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange
produces more contrast than yellow, red more contrast
than orange.
O
Orange
R
Red
G
Green
Softens skin tones. Can be used for portraits.
A
Toning (Monochrome Only)
Pressing
3 when Toning is selected displays
saturation options. Press
4 or 2 to adjust
saturation. Saturation control is not
available when B&W (black-and-white) is
selected.
available when B&W (black-and-white) is
selected.
A
Custom Picture Control Options
The options available with custom Picture Controls are the same as
those on which the custom Picture Control was based.
those on which the custom Picture Control was based.