Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating pictures 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. Active D-Lighting is most effective when used with matrix metering.
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The camera automatically adjusts Active D-Lighting in response to shooting conditions. |
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Choose the amount of Active D-Lighting performed from (in order from high to low) [], [], [], [], and []. |
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P |
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Q |
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R |
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c |
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Active D-Lighting off. |
The option currently selected is shown by an icon in the display during shooting.
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“Noise” in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines may appear in photos taken with Active D-Lighting.
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In mode M, [] is equivalent to [].
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Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects.
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This function does not apply at high ISO sensitivities (Hi 0.3–Hi 2.0), including high sensitivities selected via auto ISO sensitivity control.


