Technical Guide(Images Edition)
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Sharpening and Softening Images, Continued
When images are printed, the visibility of each adjustment varies with the output size.
Sharpening: This parameter controls the sharpness of details and outlines and can be adjusted in the
range −3 to +9. Its eects are most visible when images are output at larger sizes, equivalent to A1
(approximately 0.5m
2
/5.4sq. ft).
Sharpening: −3 Sharpening: +9
Mid-range sharpening: This parameter controls the sharpness of patterns and lines in the range be-
tween Sharpening and Clarity and can be set to values of from −5 to +5. Its eects are most visi-
ble when images are output at sizes equivalent to A3 (approximately 0.125m
2
/1.3sq. ft).
Mid-range sharpening: −5 Mid-range sharpening: +5
Clarity: This parameter controls the sharpness of the borders between the main subject and the
background and can be adjusted in the range −5 to +5. Its eects are most visible when images
are output at smaller sizes equivalent to A4 (letter size) or a 5× 7 print.
Clarity: −5 Clarity: +5
“Clarity”
Large changes to Clarity may result in apparent changes to overall contrast.
“NEF (RAW) Processing”
Sharpening and other settings for pictures shot in NEF (RAW) format can be adjusted after shooting us‑
ing Capture NX‑D or the NEF (RAW) processing option in camera’s retouch menu, whether or not they
have previously been altered on the camera.