Technical Guide (Picture Control Edition)

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Monochrome
Description
Description Pictures are recorded in monochrome.
Concept
Concept Use Filter eff ects to reproduce the eff ects of color fi lters
when taking pictures in black-and-white, or use Toning
for monochrome pictures in other tints.
Suggested for
Suggested for Portraits, snapshots, landscapes, and any other subject
that can be captured in monochrome.
Portrait
Description
Description Settings are adjusted to enhance the complexion of por-
trait subjects.
Concept
Concept Natural-looking results that brighten and smooth the
complexions of portrait subjects and soften curves.
Sharpening and contrast are reduced slightly for a soft
eff ect. Background objects and clothing are rendered us-
ing settings similar to the Standard control.
Suggested for
Suggested for Portraits.
Landscape
Description
Description Settings are adjusted to lend vividness and depth to
scenes featuring blue skies and green foliage.
Concept
Concept Mid-tone levels are brought down for a calm, composed
eff ect, while vividness is restrained for natural-looking re-
sults. Sharpening and contrast are slightly increased.
Suggested for
Suggested for Wooded hills and valleys and other landscapes featuring
blue skies and green foliage, as well as cityscapes and
other scenery.