Olympus E-410 - Manual (Page 53)

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Shooti
ng functions – Exposure, image and color
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In addition to the [NORMAL] gradation setting, you can select from two other gradation
settings.
HIGH KEY (H) : Extended bright gradations.
LOW KEY (L) : Extended dark gradations.
NORMAL : Use [NORMAL] mode for general uses.
MENU[W][GRADATION]
This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night
scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. When the shutter
speed is slow, noise reduction is activated and the camera automatically reduces noise to
produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual.
MENU[W][NOISE REDUCT.]
[OFF] / [ON]
• The noise-reduction process is activated after shooting.
• The card access lamp blinks during the noise-reduction process. You cannot take more
pictures until the card access lamp goes out.
• [busy] is displayed on the viewfinder while noise reduction is operating.
Gradation
x Notes
• Contrast adjustment does not work when set to [HIGH KEY] or [LOW KEY].
Noise reduction
x Notes
• When the g mode is set to (, [NOISE REDUCT.] is fixed to [ON].
• When [j] (Sequential shooting) is set, [NOISE REDUCT.] is [OFF] automatically.
• This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects.
HIGH KEY
Suitable for a subject
that is mostly
highlighted.
LOW KEY
Suitable for a subject
that is mostly
shadowed.
ON OFF