Nikon 5400 - Manual (Page 77)

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Sharpening, Contrast, and Color (P, S, A, and M)
In P, S, A, and M modes, the shooting menu ( 94) offers options for sharp-
ening outlines, improving contrast, and adjusting color during shooting. Op-
tions can be chosen to suit the subject or according to how the picture will
be used.
Image Sharpening
In and modes, the camera automati-
cally processes pictures to emphasize the borders
between light and dark areas of the picture,
making edges seem sharper. As this processing
takes place after shooting, its effects can not be
previewed in the monitor, but they will be visible
in the fi nal picture. In P, S, A, and M modes, the
image-sharpening menu gives you control over
the amount of sharpening performed.
Description Option
Auto
Camera sharpens edges for optimal results; amount of sharpening
varies from shot to shot.
High
Pictures processed to increase sharpness, making edges more dis-
tinct.
Normal Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all images.
Low Sharpening reduced below normal level.
Off No sharpening performed.
Auto
High
Normal
Low
Off
IMAGE SHARPENING