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Active D-Lighting
(P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows,
creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high
contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit
outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of
shaded subjects on a sunny day. It is most effective when used
with matrix metering (
0
139).
Preserving Detail in Highlights and
Shadows
Active D-Lighting off
Active D-Lighting:
Y
Auto
D
“Active D-Lighting” Versus “D-Lighting”
The
Active D-Lighting
option in the photo shooting menu adjusts
exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range, while the
D-Lighting
option in the retouch menu (
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397) brightens shadows in
images after shooting.