101If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness andcontrast can be corrected automatically. The default setting is [Standard].With JPEG images, the correction is done when the image is captured.1 Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer]. Under the [2] tab, select [AutoLighting Optimizer], then press<0>.2 Set the correction setting. Select the desired setting, then press<0>.3 Take the picture. The image will be recorded with thebrightness and contrast corrected ifnecessary.3 Auto Lighting OptimizerNWith correctionWithout correction If [8C.Fn II -3: Highlight tone priority] is set to [1: Enable], the AutoLighting Optimizer will be set automatically to [Disable] and you cannotchange this setting. Depending on the shooting conditions, noise might increase. If a setting other than [Disable] is set and you use exposurecompensation, flash exposure compensation, or manual exposure todarken the exposure, the image might still come out bright. If you want adarker exposure, set this to [Disable] first.In Basic Zone modes, [Standard] is set automatically.
