Nikon 8700 - Manual (Page 96)

Menu Guide
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The Shooting Menu
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Image Adjustment
At settings other than Auto, the current image-adjustment
setting is indicated by an icon in the shooting display. No
image adjustment icon is displayed when Black&white is
selected for Saturation control.
Image Adjustment
The options in the image adjustment menu control
contrast.
IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
Auto
Normal
More contrast
Less contrast
Option Description
Normal
Camera performs same standard contrast adjustment on all pictures.
Suitable for a wide variety of scenes, from dark to bright.
Auto
Camera automatically adjusts contrast according to shooting condi-
tions.
Less
contrast
Picture processed to decrease difference between light and dark ar-
eas, reducing contrast. Recommended when light is very bright,
creating strong shadows on subject.
More
contrast
Picture processed to emphasize difference between light and dark
areas, enhancing contrast. Useful when shooting under overcast
skies or shooting low contrast subjects such as landscapes.
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