Nikon D7200 body - Manual (Page 163)

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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 (
0 105).
Preserving Detail in Highlights and
Shadows
(P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
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 (
0 294) brightens shadows in
images after shooting.