Nikon COOLPIX-A - Manual (Page 130)

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Preserving Detail in
Highlights and Shadows
(Active D-Lighting)
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 85).
Active D-Lighting: X Off Active D-Lighting: Y Auto
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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 (
0 200) brightens shadows in images after
shooting.
( P, S, A, and M
Modes Only)