Nikon D200 Manuel D’Utilisation

The options in the Optimize Image menu can be used to optimize photographs 
according to how the picture will be used or the type of scene.  Sharpening, con-
trast, color reproduction, saturation, and hue can also be customized individually 
to match the user’s creative intent.

N

Normal
(default)

Recommended for most situations.

SO

Softens outlines, producing natural images suitable for portraits 
or retouching on a computer.

VI

Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid 
images with vibrant reds, greens, and blues.

VI  

Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp 
images with sharp outlines.

PO

Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel 
to skin of portrait subjects.

Customize sharpness, contrast, color reproduction, saturation, 
and hue (

 46).

BW

Black-and-white Take photos in black-and-white.

At settings other than Custom:
•  Photographs are optimized for current shooting conditions.  Results will vary with expo-

sure and the position of the subject in the frame, even in scenes of the same type.  To take 
a series of photographs with identical image optimization, choose Custom and adjust 
settings individually, being sure not to select Auto for Sharpening, Tone Compensa-
tion, or Saturation.

•  Use a type G or D lens for best results.

A B/W icon is displayed in the viewfi nder when shooting in black-and-white (

 6).