Active D-Lighting - Nikon COOLPIX P7000 User Manual

Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)

Active D-Lighting

Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A91) M Active D-Lighting
"Active D-Lighting" preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating
photographs with natural contrast. The image taken reproduces the contrast effect
that is seen with the naked eye. This is particularly effective for shooting scenes with
high contrast, such as brightly lit outdoor scenery from a dark room or shaded
subjects at a sunny seaside.
a High, b Normal, c Low
Set the level of the Active D-Lighting effect that is applied during shooting.
k Off (default setting)
Active D-Lighting is not applied.
When Active D-Lighting is enabled, the current setting is displayed during shooting
(A6). When Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed.
B
Active D-Lighting
• Additional time is required to record images when shooting using Active D-Lighting.
• The exposure is reduced in comparison to shooting with Active D-Lighting set to Off. To ensure
that the gradation is appropriate, adjustments of the highlighted areas, shadow areas and mid-
tones are made before recording.
• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See "Functions that Cannot be
Applied Simultaneously" (A108) for more information.
B
Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting
The Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu adjusts exposure before shooting to optimize
the dynamic range. The D-Lighting (A136) option in the playback menu optimizes dynamic range
in images after shooting.
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