Nikon CoolPix P500, Quick Start Manual

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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (
j
,
k
,
l
,
m
Modes)
More on
Sh
ooting
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.
When Active D-Lighting is enabled, the current setting is displayed during shooting
(
A
8). When Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed.
B
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 mid-
tones are made before recording.
• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be
Applied Simultaneously” (
A
104) for more information.
B
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 (
A
149) option in the playback menu optimizes dynamic range
in pictures after shooting.
Set to
j
,
k
,
l
or
m M d
(Shooting menu)
M
Active D-Lighting
a
High,
b
Normal,
c
Low
Set the level of the Active D-Lighting effect that is applied during shooting.
k
Off (default setting)
Active D-Lighting is not applied.