Nikon COOLPIX P100 User Manual page 24

_l_1Active D-Lighting
Set
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D-LightingI
"Active D Lighting" preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating
photographs with natural contrast. The image taken will reproduce the contrast
effect that is seen with the naked eye. This is particularly effective for shooting
brightly lit outdoor scenery from darker indoors or taking pictures of shaded
subjects at a sunny seaside.
High_ Normal, Low
Set tile level of the Active D Lighting effect that is applied during shooting.
Off(default setting)
Active D Lighting is not applied.
When Active D Lighting is enabled, the current setting is displayed during shooting
([_8). When Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed.
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_1_ Active D-Lighting
• Additional time is required to record images when shooting using Active D Lighting.
• When Active D Lighting is selected, exposure will be reduced in comparison to shooting without
selecting Active D Lighting. Adjustments will be made to highlighted areas, underexposed areas
and mid tones so that brightness of gradations will become appropriate,
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Applied Simultaneously" (_96) for more information,
_1_ Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting
The Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu adiusts exposure before shooting to optimize
the dynamic range, The D-Lighting (_ 121) option in the playback menu optimizes dynamic range
in images after shooting.
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