Setting Guide(Movie Edition)
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Picture Quality, Continued
Workflow Buttons and Icons Settings Tips and Tricks Viewing Movies Appendix
Picture Controls
Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene. Choose
Same as photo settings to use the Picture Control settings currently selected in
the photo shooting menu, or select Flat to preserve details over a wide tone range, from highlights
to shadows, maximizing the potential for tweaking in post-production. Using Flat with highlight-
weighted metering minimizes loss of detail in highlights.
To choose a Picture Control without exiting live view:
1
Display the Picture Control list.
In movie mode, press the L (Z/Q) button to view a list of Picture
Controls.
2
Select a Picture Control.
Press
1
or
3
to highlight one of the options listed below and press
J
to select the highlighted item and return to the shooting display.
The display will immediately be updated to show the eects of the
selected Picture Control.
n
Auto
The camera automatically adjusts hues and tones based on the Stan‑
dard Picture Control. The complexions of portrait subjects will appear
softer, and such elements as the foliage and sky in outdoor shots more
vivid, than in pictures taken with the Standard Picture Control.
Q
Standard
Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended for most situ-
ations.
R
Neutral
Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for footage that you in-
tend to process in post-production.
S
Vivid
Footage is enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect with emphasis on pri-
mary colors.
T
Monochrome Record monochrome footage.
o
Portrait
Footage of portrait subjects is processed to give skin a natural texture
and rounded feel.
p
Landscape Choose for vibrant landscapes and cityscapes.
q
Flat
Details are preserved over a wide tone range, from highlights to shad-
ows. Choose for footage that will later be extensively processed or re-
touched.
i-button menu —
Movie-related controls
Movie shooting menu