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    Managing Presets
    ❚❚Copying White Balance from a Photograph
    Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an 
    existing photograph to a selected preset.
    1Select  Preset manual .
    Select  White balance  in the shooting 
    menu, then highlight  Preset manual 
    and press  2.
    2Select a destination.
    Highlight the destination preset (d-1 
    to d-6) and press the center of the 
    multi selector.
    3Choose  Select image .
    Highlight  Select image  and press 2.
    4Highlight a source image.
    Highlight the source image. 
    						
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    5Copy white balance.
    Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted 
    photograph to the selected preset.
     If the highlighted 
    photograph has a comment ( 0375), the comment will be 
    copied to the comment for the selected preset.
    AChoosing a Source Image
    To view the image highlighted in Step 4 full frame, press and hold the 
    X  button.
    X button
    To view images in other locations, press  W. The dialog shown below 
    will be displayed; select th e desired card and folder.
    W button 
    						
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    AChoosing a White Balance Preset
    Press  1 to highlight the current white 
    balance preset (d-1 – d-6) and press  2 to 
    select another preset.
    AFine-Tuning Preset Manual White Balance
    The selected preset can be fine-tuned by 
    selecting  Fine -tune  and adjusting white 
    balance as described on page 151.
    AEdit Comment
    To enter a descriptive comment of up to 
    36 characters for the current white-
    balance preset, select  Edit comment in 
    the preset manual white balance menu 
    and enter a comment as described on 
    page 178.
    AProtect
    To protect the current white-balance 
    preset, select  Protect in the preset 
    manual white balance menu, then 
    highlight  On and press  J.
     Protected 
    presets can not be modified and the  Fine -
    tune  and Edit comment  options can not 
    be used. 
    						
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    Image Enhancement
    Selecting a Picture Control
    Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of 
    scene.
    Picture Controls
    OptionDescription
    QStandardStandard processing for balanced results. Recommended for most situations.
    RNeutralMinimal processing for natural results. Choose 
    for photographs that will later be processed or 
    retouched.
    SVivid Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint 
    effect. Choose for photographs that emphasize 
    primary colors.
    TMonochrome Take monochrome photographs.
    oPor traitProcess portraits for skin with natural texture 
    and a rounded feel.
    pLandscape
    Produces vibrant landscapes and cityscapes.
    qFlatDetails are preserved over a wide tone range, 
    from highlights to shadows. Choose for 
    photographs that will later be extensively 
    processed or retouched. 
    						
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    1Press L (Z /Q ).
    A list of Picture Controls will be 
    displayed.
    2Select a Picture Control.
    Highlight a Picture Control and press 
    J .
    L  (Z /Q ) button
    J  button 
    						
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    ACustom Picture Controls
    Custom Picture Controls  are created through modifications to existing 
    Picture Controls using the  Manage Picture Control option in the 
    shooting menu ( 0177).
     Custom Picture Controls can be saved to a 
    memory card for sharing among other cameras of the same model and 
    compatible software ( 0180).
    AThe Picture Control Indicator
    The current Picture Control is shown in the 
    information display when the  R button is 
    pressed.
    AThe Shooting Menu
    Picture Controls can also be selected using the  Set Picture Control 
    option in the shooting menu ( 0290). Picture Control indicator 
    						
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    Modifying Picture Controls
    Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0177) can be 
    modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent.
     Choose a 
    balanced combination of settings using  Quick adjust, or make 
    manual adjustments to  individual settings.
    1Select a Picture Control.
    Highlight the desired Picture Control 
    in the Picture Control list ( 0170) and 
    press  2.
    2Adjust settings.
    Press  1 or  3 to highlight the desired 
    setting and press  4 or  2 to choose a 
    value in increments of 1, or rotate the 
    sub-command dial to choose a value 
    in increments of 0.25 ( 0174).
     
    Repeat this step until all settings have 
    been adjusted, or select a pres et combination of settings by 
    using the multi selector to choose  Quick adjust.
     Default 
    settings can be restored by pressing the  O (Q ) button.
    3Press  J.
    AModifications to Original Picture Controls
    Picture Controls that have been modified 
    from default settings are indicated by an 
    asterisk (“ U”) in the  Set Picture Control  
    menu. 
    						
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    ❚❚Picture Control Settings
    OptionDescription
    Quick adjust Mute or heighten the effect of the selected Picture 
    Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments).
     Not available with 
    Neutral, Monochrome , Flat , or 
    custom Picture Controls ( 0177).
    Manual adjustments 
    (all Picture Controls)
    Sharpening Control the sharpness of outlines. Select 
    A to adjust 
    sharpening automatically according to the type of 
    scene.
    Clarity Adjust clarity manually or select 
    A to let the camera 
    adjust clarity automatically.
     Depending on the scene, 
    shadows may appear around  bright objects or halos 
    may appear around dark objects at some settings.
     Clarity is not applied to movies.
    Contrast Adjust contrast manually or select 
    A to let the camera 
    adjust contrast automatically.
    Brightness Raise or lower brightness without loss of detail in 
    highlights or shadows.
    Manual adjustments 
     (non-monochrome only)
    Saturation Control the vividness of colors. Select 
    A to adjust 
    saturation automatically according to the type of 
    scene.
    Hue Adjust hue.
    Manual adjustments 
    (monochrome only)Filter 
    effects Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome 
    photographs (
    0175).
    Toning Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs 
    (
    0 176). 
    						
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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.
    ASwitching 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.
    APrevious Settings
    The  h 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.
    AFilter Effects (Monochrome Only)
    The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on 
    monochrome photographs.
     The following filter effects are available:
    OptionDescription
    YYe l l o wEnhances 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.OOrange
    RRed
    GGreenSoftens skin tones. Can be used for portraits.
    Note that the effects achieved with  Filter effects are more 
    pronounced than those produce d by physical glass filters. 
    						
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    AToning (Monochrome Only)
    Pressing  3 when  Toning  is selected 
    displays saturation options.
     Press  4 or  2 
    to adjust saturation in increments of 1, or 
    rotate the sub-command dial to choose a 
    value in increments of 0.25.
     Saturation 
    control is not available when  B&W (black-
    and-white) is selected.
    ACustom Picture Controls
    The options available with custom Picture Controls are the same as 
    those on which the custom Picture Control was based. 
    						
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