Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (j, k, l, m Modes)

Active D-Lighting
Set to j, k, l or m M d (Shooting menu) M Active D-Lighting

Set Active D-Lighting before shooting to preserve details in highlights and shadows. The image taken reproduces the contrast effect that is seen with the naked eye. This is particularly effective for shooting scenes with high contrast, such as brightly lit outdoor scenery from a dark room or shaded subjects at a sunny seaside.
a High, b Normal, c Low Set the level of the Active D-Lighting effect that is applied during shooting. k
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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.

Notes on Active D-Lighting

Additional time is required to record pictures when shooting using Active D-Lighting. The exposure is reduced in comparison to shooting with Active D-Lighting set to Off. To ensure that the gradation is appropriate, adjustments of the highlighted areas, shadow areas and midtones are made before recording. This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously (A104) for more information.

Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting

The Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu reduces exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range. The D-Lighting (A149) option in the playback menu optimizes dynamic range in pictures after shooting.

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