Nikon D3X D3X User's Manual - Page 208
Select [Active D-Lighting]., Choose an option., To use Active D-Lighting
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To use Active D-Lighting: 1 Select [Active D-Lighting]. In the shooting menu (pg. 290), highlight [Active D-Lighting] and press 2. 2 Choose an option. Highlight an option and press J. Choose [Auto] to let the camera automatically select [High], [Normal], or [Low] according to shooting conditions. J D Active D-Lighting When Active D-Lighting is on, the capacity of the memory buffer drops and additional time is required to record images (pg. 429). Matrix metering is recommended (pg. 110). Although exposure is in fact reduced to prevent loss of detail in highlights and shadows, highlights, underexposed areas, and mid-tones are automatically adjusted to prevent the resulting photograph from being underexposed. The [Brightness] and [Contrast] Picture Control settings (pg. 167) can not be adjusted while Active D-Lighting is in effect. Noise, distortion, or banding may be visible at high ISO sensitivities. In exposure mode h, an Active D-Lighting setting of [Auto] is equivalent to [Normal]. 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. 182