Set Picture Control (HLG)
G button U C photo shooting menu
Choose image processing (“Picture Control”) options for photos taken with [HLG] selected for tone mode.
Option | Description | |
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c | [Standard] | Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended for most situations. |
d | [Monochrome] | Take monochrome photographs. |
e | [Flat] | Choose for photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched. |
Modifying HLG Picture Controls
HLG Picture Controls can be adapted to suit the scene or the photographer’s creative intent.
Select [HLG] for [Tone mode] in the photo shooting menu.
Select [Set Picture Control (HLG)] in the photo shooting menu and choose a Picture Control.
Highlight the desired Picture Control and press 2.
Adjust settings.
- 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.
- To quickly adjust levels for balanced [Sharpening], [Mid-range sharpening], and [Clarity], highlight [Quick sharp] and press 4 or 2.
- To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O (Q) button.
Save changes and exit.
- Press J to save changes. Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings are indicated by an asterisk (“U”).
HLG Picture Control Settings
Option | Description | |
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[Quick sharp] | Use [Quick sharp] to 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. | |
[Highlights] | Adjust highlights. Choose higher values to make highlights brighter. | |
[Shadows] | Adjust shadows. Choose higher values to make shadows brighter and details more distinct. | |
[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 3 when an option other than [B&W] (black-and-white) is selected displays saturation options. |
The j indicator under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting.
Choose from the following [Filter effects]:
Option | Description |
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[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.