d-lab.2, d-lab.2plus, netlab.2plus - D-Lab 1

Settings and Configurationsd-lab.2, d-lab.2plus, netlab.2plus: Operation4.5.6 Area Contrast (for Color Negatives and Digital)EffectThis parameter influences the contrast of large structures (cm-range). The light in theshadows can be increased and at the same time certain light spots (e.g. faces too light byflash exposures) can be darkened. In contrast to the gradation changes the colorsaturation and sharpness are not affected.Adjustment range: -9 to +9Step width: 1Standard setting: 0Effect:– Shift to + :The contrast is reduced.Too high values of this parameter may result in artifacts; e.g. halo effects with darkfaces in front of a gray background.– Shift to – :The contrast increases. E.g. light face in front of dark background: the more negativethe value, the lighter the face and the darker the background.Extreme settings result in artifacts.NoteWe recommend to adjust detail contrast and area contrast not in opposite directions.Making changes Press the left or right Arrow button at theArea contrast in the Production balancescreen to decrease or increase the detailcontrast.4-58 2005-05-01 / PN 04092_01 AgfaPhoto