Nikon Camera D810 Users Manual

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Managing Presets
❚❚Copying White Balance from a Photograph
Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an 
existing photograph to a selected preset.
1Select  Preset manual .
Select  White balance  in the shooting 
menu, then highlight  Preset manual 
and press  2.
2Select a destination.
Highlight the destination preset (d-1 
to d-6) and press the center of the 
multi selector.
3Choose  Select image .
Highlight  Select image  and press 2.
4Highlight a source image.
Highlight the source image. 
						

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5Copy white balance.
Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted 
photograph to the selected preset.
 If the highlighted 
photograph has a comment ( 0375), the comment will be 
copied to the comment for the selected preset.
AChoosing a Source Image
To view the image highlighted in Step 4 full frame, press and hold the 
X  button.
X button
To view images in other locations, press  W. The dialog shown below 
will be displayed; select th e desired card and folder.
W button 
						

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AChoosing a White Balance Preset
Press  1 to highlight the current white 
balance preset (d-1 – d-6) and press  2 to 
select another preset.
AFine-Tuning Preset Manual White Balance
The selected preset can be fine-tuned by 
selecting  Fine -tune  and adjusting white 
balance as described on page 151.
AEdit Comment
To enter a descriptive comment of up to 
36 characters for the current white-
balance preset, select  Edit comment in 
the preset manual white balance menu 
and enter a comment as described on 
page 178.
AProtect
To protect the current white-balance 
preset, select  Protect in the preset 
manual white balance menu, then 
highlight  On and press  J.
 Protected 
presets can not be modified and the  Fine -
tune  and Edit comment  options can not 
be used. 
						

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Image Enhancement
Selecting a Picture Control
Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of 
scene.
Picture Controls
OptionDescription
QStandardStandard processing for balanced results. Recommended for most situations.
RNeutralMinimal processing for natural results. Choose 
for photographs that will later be processed or 
retouched.
SVivid Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint 
effect. Choose for photographs that emphasize 
primary colors.
TMonochrome Take monochrome photographs.
oPor traitProcess portraits for skin with natural texture 
and a rounded feel.
pLandscape
Produces vibrant landscapes and cityscapes.
qFlatDetails are preserved over a wide tone range, 
from highlights to shadows. Choose for 
photographs that will later be extensively 
processed or retouched. 
						

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1Press L (Z /Q ).
A list of Picture Controls will be 
displayed.
2Select a Picture Control.
Highlight a Picture Control and press 
J .
L  (Z /Q ) button
J  button 
						

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ACustom Picture Controls
Custom Picture Controls  are created through modifications to existing 
Picture Controls using the  Manage Picture Control option in the 
shooting menu ( 0177).
 Custom Picture Controls can be saved to a 
memory card for sharing among other cameras of the same model and 
compatible software ( 0180).
AThe Picture Control Indicator
The current Picture Control is shown in the 
information display when the  R button is 
pressed.
AThe Shooting Menu
Picture Controls can also be selected using the  Set Picture Control 
option in the shooting menu ( 0290). Picture Control indicator 
						

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Modifying Picture Controls
Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0177) can be 
modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent.
 Choose a 
balanced combination of settings using  Quick adjust, or make 
manual adjustments to  individual settings.
1Select a Picture Control.
Highlight the desired Picture Control 
in the Picture Control list ( 0170) and 
press  2.
2Adjust settings.
Press  1 or  3 to highlight the desired 
setting and 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 ( 0174).
 
Repeat this step until all settings have 
been adjusted, or select a pres et combination of settings by 
using the multi selector to choose  Quick adjust.
 Default 
settings can be restored by pressing the  O (Q ) button.
3Press  J.
AModifications to Original Picture Controls
Picture Controls that have been modified 
from default settings are indicated by an 
asterisk (“ U”) in the  Set Picture Control  
menu. 
						

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❚❚Picture Control Settings
OptionDescription
Quick adjust Mute or heighten the effect of the selected Picture 
Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments).
 Not available with 
Neutral, Monochrome , Flat , or 
custom Picture Controls ( 0177).
Manual adjustments 
(all Picture Controls)
Sharpening Control the sharpness of outlines. Select 
A to adjust 
sharpening automatically according to the type of 
scene.
Clarity Adjust clarity manually or select 
A to let the camera 
adjust clarity automatically.
 Depending on the scene, 
shadows may appear around  bright objects or halos 
may appear around dark objects at some settings.
 Clarity is not applied to movies.
Contrast Adjust contrast manually or select 
A to let the camera 
adjust contrast automatically.
Brightness Raise or lower brightness without loss of detail in 
highlights or shadows.
Manual adjustments 
 (non-monochrome only)
Saturation Control the vividness of colors. Select 
A to adjust 
saturation automatically according to the type of 
scene.
Hue Adjust hue.
Manual adjustments 
(monochrome only)Filter 
effects Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome 
photographs (
0175).
Toning Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs 
(
0 176). 
						

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D“A” (Auto)
Results for auto sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation vary with 
exposure and the position of  the subject in the frame.
 Use a type G, E, 
or D lens for best results.
ASwitching Between Manual and Auto
Press the  X button to switch back and forth 
between manual and auto ( A) settings for 
sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation.
APrevious Settings
The  h indicator under the value display in 
the Picture Control setting menu indicates 
the previous value for the setting.
 Use this as 
a reference when adjusting settings.
AFilter Effects (Monochrome Only)
The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on 
monochrome photographs.
 The following filter effects are available:
OptionDescription
YYe l l o wEnhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the 
brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange 
produces more contrast than yellow, red more contrast 
than orange.OOrange
RRed
GGreenSoftens skin tones. Can be used for portraits.
Note that the effects achieved with  Filter effects are more 
pronounced than those produce d by physical glass filters. 
						

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AToning (Monochrome Only)
Pressing  3 when  Toning  is selected 
displays saturation options.
 Press  4 or  2 
to adjust saturation in increments of 1, or 
rotate the sub-command dial to choose a 
value in increments of 0.25.
 Saturation 
control is not available when  B&W (black-
and-white) is selected.
ACustom Picture Controls
The options available with custom Picture Controls are the same as 
those on which the custom Picture Control was based.