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Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW ) photographs to create a single 
picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW 
data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in an 
imaging application.
 The new picture is saved at current image quality and size 
settings; before creating an overlay, set image quality and size ( 042, 44; all options 
are available).
 To create an NEF (RAW ) copy, choose an image quality of  NEF (RAW).
1Select Image overlay .
Highlight Image overlay  in the retouch menu 
and press  2.
The dialog shown at right will be displayed, with 
Image 1  highlighted; press  J to display a list of 
the NEF (RAW ) pictures created with this camera.
2Select the first image.
Use the multi selector to highlight the first 
photograph in the overlay.
 To view the 
highlighted photograph full frame, press and 
hold the  X button.
 Press  J to select the 
highlighted photograph and return to the 
preview display.
Image OverlayG  button ➜Nretouch menu
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3Select the second image.
The selected image will appear as Image 1. Highlight  Image 2 and press  J, 
then select the second phot o as described in Step 2.
4Adjust gain.
Highlight Image 1 or Image 2  and optimize 
exposure for the overlay by pressing  1 or  3 to 
select gain from values between 0.1 and 2.0.
 
Repeat for the second image. The default value is 
1.0; select 0.5 to halve gain or 2.0 to double it.
 The 
effects of gain are visible in the  Preview column.
5Preview the overlay.
Press 4 or  2 to place the cursor in the  Preview 
column and press  1 or  3 to highlight  Overlay.
 
Press J to preview the overlay as shown at right 
(to save the overlay without displaying a preview, 
select  Save).
 To return to Step 4 and select new 
photos or adjust gain, press  W (Q ).
6Save the overlay.
Press  J while the preview is displayed to save the 
overlay.
 After an overlay is created, the resulting 
image will be displayed full-frame in the monitor.
DImage Overlay
The overlay has the same photo info (including date of recording, metering, shutter speed, 
aperture, shooting mode, exposure compensation , focal length, and image orientation) and 
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Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW ) photographs.
1Select NEF (RAW) processing . 
Highlight NEF (RAW) processing  in the retouch 
menu and press  2 to display a picture selection 
dialog listing only NEF (RAW ) images created with 
this camera.
2Select a photograph.
Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph 
(to view the highlighted photograph full frame, 
press and hold the  X button).
 Press  J to select 
the highlighted photogra ph and proceed to the 
next step.
3Adjust NEF (RAW) processing settings.
Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance is not available with 
pictures created with multiple exposure or image overlay, and that exposure 
compensation can only be set to values between –2 and +2 EV.
4Copy the photograph.
Highlight  EXE and press  J to create a JPEG copy 
of the selected photograph.
 The resulting image 
will be displayed full-frame in the monitor.
 To  e x i t  
without copying the ph otograph, press the G 
button.
NEF (RAW) ProcessingG  button ➜Nretouch menu
Color space ( 0152)
Image quality ( 042)
Image size ( 044)
White balance ( 076)
Exposure compensation ( 065)
Picture Control ( 086)
High ISO NR ( 0153)
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Create small copies of selected photographs.
1Select Resize.
To resize selected images, press  G to display 
the menus and select  Resize in the retouch 
menu.
2Choose a size.
Highlight  Choose size  and press 2.
The options shown at right will be displayed; 
highlight an option and press  J.
3Choose pictures.
Highlight  Select image  and press 2.
Highlight pictures using the multi selector 
and press the  W (Q ) button to select or 
deselect (to view the highlighted picture full 
screen, press and hold the  X button).
 
Selected pictures are marked by a  1 icon. 
Press  J when the selection is complete.
4Save the resized copies.
A confirmation dialog will be displayed. 
Highlight  Ye s and press  J to save the resized 
copies.
ResizeG  button ➜Nretouch menu
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Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. 
D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit 
subjects.
Press  1 or  3 to choose the amount of enhancement.
 The effect 
can be previewed in the edit display.
 Press  J to copy the 
photograph.
Create a straightened copy of the selected image.
 Press  2 to 
rotate the image clockwise by up  to five degrees in increments 
of approximately 0.25 degrees,  4 to rotate it counterclockwise 
(the effect can be previewed in the edit display ; note that edges 
of the image will be trimmed to create a square copy).
 Press  J 
to copy the photograph, or press  K to exit to playback without 
creating a copy.
Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion.
 Select  Auto 
to let the camera correct dist ortion automatically and then 
make fine adjustments using th e multi selector, or select 
Manual  to reduce distortion manually (note that  Auto is not 
available with photos taken using auto distortion control; see 
page 151).
 Press  2 to reduce barrel distortion,  4 to reduce pin-
cushion distortion (the effect can be previewed in the edit display; note that greater 
amounts of distortion control result in more of the edges being cropped out).
 Press 
J  to copy the photograph, or press  K to exit to playback without creating a copy.
AViewing Resized Copies 
Playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed.
AImage Quality
Copies created from NEF (RAW ) or NEF (RAW ) + JPEG photos have an image quality ( 042) of 
JPEG fine; copies created from JPEG photos  have the same image quality as the original.
Quick RetouchG button ➜Nretouch menu
StraightenG  button ➜Nretouch menu
Distortion ControlG  button ➜Nretouch menu
DAuto
Auto  is for use only with pictures taken with ty pe G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain 
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Create copies that appear to have been taken with a fisheye 
lens.
 Press 2 to increase the effect  (this also increases the 
amount that will be cropped out at the edges of the image),  4 
to reduce it.
 The effect can be previewed in the edit display. 
Press  J to copy the photograph, or press  K to exit to playback 
without creating a copy.
Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for 
painting.
 The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press 
J  to copy the photograph.
Create a copy of a photograph that resembles a sketch made 
with colored pencils.
 Press  1 or  3 to highlight  Vividness or 
Outlines  and press  4 or  2 to change.
 Vividness can be 
increased to make colors more saturated, or decreased for a 
washed-out, monochromatic effect, while outlines can be made 
thicker or thinner.
 Thicker outlines make colors more saturated. 
The results can be previewed in the edit display. Press  J to copy the photograph, or 
press  K to exit to playback without creating a copy.
FisheyeG  button ➜Nretouch menu
Color OutlineG  button ➜Nretouch menu
Before After
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Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from 
the base of a tall object.
 Use the multi selector to adjust 
perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control 
result in more of the  edges being cropped out).
 The results can 
be previewed in the edit display.
 Press  J to copy the 
photograph, or press  K to exit to playback without creating a 
copy.
Perspective ControlG  button ➜Nretouch menu
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Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken 
from a high vantage point.
 The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a 
yellow frame.
Miniature EffectG  button ➜Nretouch menu
ToPressDescription
Choose 
orientation W
 (Q ) Press  W (Q ) to choose orientation of area that is in focus.
Choose area  in focus If area of effect is in wide orientation, press 
1 or 
3  to position frame showing area of copy that 
will be in focus.
If area of effect is in tall orientation, press  4 or  2 
to position frame showing area of copy that will 
be in focus.
Choose size If area of effect is in wide orientation, press 
4 or  2 to choose height.
If area of effect is in tall orientation, press  1 or  3 to choose width.
Preview copy XPreview copy.
Cancel
KExit to full-frame playback without creating copy.
Create copy Create copy.
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Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color.
1Select Selective color .
Highlight Selective color  in the retouch menu 
and press  2 to display a picture selection dialog.
2Select a photograph.
Highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted 
photograph full frame, press and hold the  X 
button).
 Press  J to select the highlighted 
photograph and proceed to the next step.
3Select a color.
Use the multi selector to position the cursor 
over an object and press  A (L ) to select 
the color of the object as one that will 
remain in the final copy (the camera may 
have difficulty detecting unsaturated colors; 
choose a saturated color).
 To zoom in on the 
picture for precise color selection, press  X.
 
Press  W (Q ) to zoom out.
4Highlight the color range.
Rotate the command dial to highlight the color 
range for the selected color.
Selective ColorG  button ➜Nretouch menu
Selected color
A  (L ) button
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5Choose the color range.
Press 1 or  3 to increase or decrease the range of 
similar hues that will be included in the final 
photograph or movie.
 Choose from values 
between 1 and 7; note that higher values may 
include hues from other colors.
 The effect can be 
previewed in the edit display.
6Select additional colors.
To select additional colors, rotate the command 
dial to highlight another of the three color boxes 
at the top of the display and repeat Steps 3–5 to 
select another color.
 Repeat for a third color if 
desired.
 To deselect the highlighted color, press 
O  ( To remove all colors, press and hold  O.
 A confirmation dialog will be 
displayed; select  Ye s).
7Save the edited copy.
Press  J to copy the photograph.