@Tom;
If I recall...you have been using the D200..correct?
If so, you have the ability to change your image parameters in camera to several "presets" to accentuate images.
In addition, you can also adjust hue, tone, saturation and color mode individually to your liking.

If you shoot RAW, they can all be adjusted after the fact using Nikon Capture.

I typically leave settings at default in cam, shoot RAW and then process from there on....

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