Nikon 25464 D300S User's Manual - Page 191

To use active D-Lighting: 1 Select Active D-Lighting. G button To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Active D-Lighting in the shooting menu and press 2. 2 Choose an option. Highlight Y Auto, Z Extra high, P High, Q Normal, R Low, or Off and press J. If Y Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust Active D-Lighting according to shooting conditions (in exposure mode h, however, Y Auto is equivalent to Q Normal). D Active D-Lighting Matrix metering is recommended (0 102). When Active D-Lighting is on, noise (graininess, banding, and mottling) may appear in photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities and additional time is required to record images. The Brightness and Contrast Picture Control settings (0 157) can not be adjusted while active D-Lighting is in effect. J D "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 optimizes dynamic range in images after shooting. A See Also When ADL bracketing is selected for Custom Setting e5 (Auto bracketing set, 0 289), the camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of shots. See page 129 for more information. 165