Film Simulation

Simulate the effects of different kinds of film, including black-and-white (with or without color filters). Press the function button ([Fn4]) to display the options shown below, then press the selector up or down to highlight an option and press [MENU/OK] to select.

([PROVIA/STANDARD]): Standard color reproduction. Suited to a wide range of subjects, from portraits to landscapes.
([Velvia/VIVID]): A high-contrast palette of saturated colors, suited to nature photos.
([ASTIA/SOFT]): Enhances the range of hues available for skin tones in portraits while preserving the bright blues of daylight skies. Recommended for outdoor portrait photography.
([CLASSIC CHROME): Soft color and enhanced shadow contrast for a calm look.
([PRO Neg. Hi]): Offers slightly more contrast than ([PRO Neg. Std]). Recommended for outdoor portrait photography.
([PRO Neg. Std]): A soft-toned palette. The range of hues available for skin tones is enhanced, making this a good choice for studio portrait photography.
([MONOCHROME]): Take pictures in standard black and white.
([MONOCHROME + Ye FILTER]): Take black-and-white pictures with slightly increased contrast. This setting also slightly tones down the brightness of the sky.
([MONOCHROME + R FILTER]): Take black-and-white pictures with increased contrast. This setting also tones down the brightness of the sky.
([MONOCHROME + G FILTER]): Soften skin tones in black-and-white portraits.
([SEPIA]): Take pictures in sepia.

Film simulation options can be combined with tone and sharpness settings.

Film simulation options can also be accessed from the shooting menu.

[FILM SIMULATION] (The Shooting Menu)