The Protect (Picture Control/Help) Button

Use the g (h/Q) button to choose image processing (“Picture Control”) options for new photos according to the scene or your creative intent.

Choosing a Picture Control

Pressing the g (h/Q) button displays Picture Control options. Highlight an option using 4 or 2 and press J to select.

Option		Description
n	[Auto]	The camera automatically adjusts hues and tones based on the [Standard] Picture Control.
Q	[Standard]	Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended for most situations.
R	[Neutral]	Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for photographs that will later be processed or retouched.
S	[Vivid]	Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect. Choose for photographs that emphasize primary colors.
T	[Monochrome]	Take monochrome photographs.
o	[Portrait]	Smooth complexions for natural-looking portraits.
p	[Landscape]	Shoot vibrant landscapes and cityscapes.
q	[Flat]	Details are preserved over a wide tone range, from highlights to shadows. Choose for photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched.
l01 - l20	Creative Picture Control	Creative Picture Controls offer unique combinations of hue, tone, saturation, and other settings tuned for particular effects. Choose from a total of 20 options, including [Dream] and [Morning].

To modify Picture Control settings, highlight a Picture Control and press 3.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight settings. Press 4 or 2 to choose a value in increments of 1, or rotate the sub-command dial to choose a value in increments of 0.25.
The options available vary with the Picture Control selected.
Default settings can be restored by pressing the O (Q) button.
Press J to save changes.
Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings are indicated by an asterisk (“U”).

Option		Description
[ Effect level]		Mute or heighten the effect of Creative Picture Controls.
[ Quick sharp]		Quickly adjust levels for balanced [Sharpening], [Mid-range sharpening], and [Clarity]. These parameters can also be adjusted individually.
	[Sharpening]	Control the sharpness of details and outlines.
	[ Mid-range sharpening]	Adjust the sharpness of patterns and lines in the range between [Sharpening] and [Clarity].
	[Clarity]	Adjust overall sharpness and the sharpness of thicker outlines without affecting brightness or dynamic range.
[ Contrast]		Adjust contrast.
[ Brightness]		Raise or lower brightness without loss of detail in highlights or shadows.
[ Saturation]		Control the vividness of colors.
[ Hue]		Adjust hue.
[ Filter effects]		Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome pictures.
[ Toning]		Choose the tint used in monochrome pictures. Pressing 2 when an option other than [B&W] (black-and-white) is selected displays saturation options.
[Toning] (Creative Picture Control)		Choose the shade of color used for Creative Picture Controls.

The j Indicator

The j indicator under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting.

[A] (Auto)

Selecting the [A] (auto) option available for some settings lets the camera adjust the setting automatically.
Results vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame.

[Filter Effects]

Choose from the following [Filter effects]:

Option	Description
[Y] (yellow) ^*	These options enhance contrast and can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange [O] produces more contrast than yellow [Y], red [R] more contrast than orange.
[O] (orange) ^*
[R] (red) ^*
[G] (green) ^*	Green softens skin tones. Use for portraits and the like.

The term in parentheses is the name of the corresponding third-party color filter for black-and-white photography.

The [Auto] Picture Control

Settings can be adjusted in the range [A−2] to [A+2].

Protecting Pictures from Deletion

During playback, the g (h/Q) button can be used to protect pictures. Protecting pictures helps prevent accidental deletion.

Viewing Help

Press the g (h/Q) button to view help for the current item, where available ( The d (Help) Icon ).