Nikon B0012OGF6Q D60 User's Manual - Page 81

Active D-Lighting Select Active D-Lighting from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48). When Active D-Lighting is enabled before shooting, the camera automatically applies Active D-Lighting compensation, which preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when shooting brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or shooting of shaded subjects on a sunny day. OFF ON Changing Shooting Settings C Active D-Lighting • Additional time is required to record images when Active D-Lighting is on. • When Active D-Lighting is enabled, the camera evaluates various aspects of the scene and applies the appropriate processing. Exposure is first reduced with shooting, and then highlights, shadows, and mid-tones are adjusted, prior to recording, to achieve optimal brightness. C Metering When Active D-Lighting is used in a, b, c, or d mode, select Matrix (default setting) for Metering (A 62). C "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 (A 132) in the retouch menu optimizes dynamic range in images after shooting. D Using the Command Dial Active D-Lighting is enabled or disabled by rotating the command dial while pressing C. Check the Active D-Lighting indicator shown in the viewfinder or Shooting information display. The viewfinder display is illustrated at right. + E Active D-Lighting The Active D-Lighting option can also be set in the shooting menu (A 100). ON OFF 69