Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Reference Manual page 28

Shooting
Menu
(P,S, A or M Mode)
Active D-Lighting
Rotate the mode dial to
P, S, A
or
M
-)
MENU
b utton -)
P, S, A
or
M
tab (_13) ")
Active D-Lightin 9
"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.
The icon for the current setting other than Off is displayed on the monitor (_8).
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o
_1_ 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 may not be used in combination with certain features See "Features That Cannot Be
Used Simultaneously" (_80) for more information
_1_ Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting
The Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu reduces exposure before shooting to optimize
the dynamic range The D-Lighting (_ 11) option in the playback menu optimizes dynamic range
in pictures taken
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