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Nikon D5 User Manual

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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.

A

Switching 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.

A

Previous Settings

The

j 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.

A

Filter Effects (Monochrome Only)

The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on
monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available:

Option

Description

Y

Yellow Enhances 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.

O

Orange

R

Red

G

Green

Softens skin tones. Can be used for portraits.

A

Toning (Monochrome Only)

Pressing

3 when Toning is selected displays

saturation options. Press

4 or 2 to adjust

saturation. Saturation control is not available
when B&W (black-and-white) is selected.

A

Custom Picture Control Options

The options available with custom Picture Controls are the same as
those on which the custom Picture Control was based.