Nikon COOLPIX P100  P100 User's Manual - Page 107

Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) J Active D-Lighting Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M Active D-Lighting "Active D-Lighting" preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. The image taken will reproduce the contrast effect that is seen with the naked eye. This is particularly effective for shooting brightly lit outdoor scenery from darker indoors or taking pictures of shaded subjects at a sunny seaside. High, Normal, Low Set the level of the Active D-Lighting effect that is applied during shooting. Off (default setting) Active D-Lighting is not applied. When Active D-Lighting is enabled, the current setting is displayed during shooting (A8). When Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed. More on Shooting B Active D-Lighting • Additional time is required to record images when shooting using Active D-Lighting. • When Active D-Lighting is selected, exposure will be reduced in comparison to shooting without selecting Active D-Lighting. Adjustments will be made to highlighted areas, underexposed areas and mid-tones so that brightness of gradations will become appropriate. • This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See "Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously" (A96) for more information. B Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting The Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu adjusts exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range. The D-Lighting (A121) option in the playback menu optimizes dynamic range in images after shooting. 95