Technical Guide (Picture Control Edition)

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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  exible,
fully customizable Nikon Picture Control image enhancement
system lets all photographers, from beginners to profession-
als,  ne-tune color, exposure, and other settings to create
photographs and movies that better re 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 e 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  exibility of an image
enhancement system that can be adapted to your subject
and creative intent.