LEICA Q3 Digital Camera - Manual (Page 73)

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ IMAGE PROPERTIES 73
FILM STYLE
The image properties of JPG files can be changes slightly using
several parameters. These are summarized in pre-configured Film
Style profiles.
CONTRAST
The contrast setting, i.e. the difference between light and dark im-
age sections, determines whether an image comes across as “flat”
or “brilliant”. Increasing or decreasing this difference impacts on
contrast, meaning that some image sections are rendered brighter
or darker.
SHARPNESS
The impression of sharpness in a image is largely determined by
edge sharpness, i.e. by how slight the transition area between light
and dark is at edges in the image. Expanding or reducing these ar-
eas will therefore change the impression of sharpness.
COLOR SATURATION
The saturation factor in color shots determines, whether colors in
the picture appear “pale” and pastel-like or “vivid” and bright. While
lighting conditions and weather (e.g. foggy/clear) are a given in
terms of shooting conditions, their rendering can be influenced.
HIGHLIGHT/SHADOW
Depending on the exposure selected and the dynamic scope of
the object, some details in brighter or darker areas may no longer
be clearly visible. The parameters Highlight and Shadow allow
differentiated control over very brightly or less brightly lit areas.
Where, for example, part of the object is in shadow, a higher setting
for Shadow can help brighten these areas to make details more
visible. Conversely, existing shadows or particularly bright areas
might be additionally emphasized for reasons of image composition.
Positive values will brighten the targeted areas, while negative val-
ues will darken them.