Nikon D3000 User Manual page 83

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Active D-Lighting
Noise (graininess, banding, and mottling) may appear in photographs taken with Active
D-Lighting at high ISO sensitivities. More time is required to record images when Active
D-Lighting is on.
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"Active D-Lighting" Versus "D-Lighting"
The Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu adjusts exposure before shooting to
optimize the dynamic range, while the D-Lighting option in the retouch menu (0 142)
optimizes dynamic range in images after shooting.
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The Shooting Menu
Active D-Lighting can also be adjusted using the Active D-Lighting
option in the shooting menu (0 119).
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See Also
For information on using the Fn (E) button and command dial to turn Active D-Lighting on
and off, see page 134.
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