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COOLPIX8400The Shooting Menu
About Shooting MenuContinuous Shooting

Image Adjustment
Image Sharpening
Image Adjustment
Saturation Control

Metering to Select Exposure

Focus Options
BSS Selected by the Camera
Auto Bracketing
Customizing the Camera
Other Shooting Menus
Image Sharpening
Adjust the amount of enhancement on the outlines of the subject, according to the shooting scenes or preferences.
Option Description
Auto
Auto
Camera sharpens edges for optimal results.
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High
High
Pictures processed to increase sharpness, making edges more distinct. photo
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Normal
Normal
Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all images. photo
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Low
Low
Sharpening reduced below normal level, making edges softer. photo
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OFF
OFF
No sharpening performed. Use when taking pictures that will later be retouched on a computer. photo
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