Nikon D800 - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
This D800/D800E Technical Guide, Picture Control Edition helps
those who have mastered the basic techniques described in
the original D800/D800E Technical Guide progress to the next
level: using image enhancement to elevate mere photographs
into works of art. Taking one such image enhancement tech-
nique—Picture Controls—as an example, this guide shows
how professional photographers using the D800/D800E
choose and adapt settings according to the situation.
Available with compatible cameras and software, the fl exible,
fully customizable Nikon Picture Control image enhancement
system lets all photographers, from beginners to profession-
als, fi ne-tune color, exposure, and other settings to create
photographs and movies that better refl ect their artistic and
creative vision. This guide illustrates how Picture Controls can
be customized on the camera or using the Picture Control
Utility, which lets you preview the eff ects of even the smallest
change to Picture Control parameters.
Featuring the D800/D800E, which is equipped with a Picture
Control button for quick access to Picture Controls, this guide
shows how Picture Controls can be used to enhance movies
and photographs alike. Experience the fl exibility of an image
enhancement system that can be adapted to your subject
and creative intent.