Nikon 5700 - Manual (Page 126)

Menu Guide—Using the SHOOTING Menu
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Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening
This option controls whether pictures are processed for
increased sharpness, and to what degree. Because this
processing takes place only as the pictures are being
saved to the memory card, the effects of sharpening
can not be previewed in the monitor or viewfinder
before shooting. In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, you can use
the menu options shown below to control sharpening;
in User Set A, Auto is the only setting.
Viewing the Current Image Sharpening Setting
At settings other than Auto, the current image-
sharpening setting is shown by an icon in the
monitor or viewfinder.
Auto
Camera sharpens edges for optimal results; adjustment
performed differs from image to image.
Option Description
Off
No sharpening performed.
High
Photos processed to increase sharpness, making edg-
es more distinct.
Normal
Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on
all photos.
Low
Amount of sharpening reduced below normal level for
a softer effect.