Nikon D3100, User Manual, Page: 177 / 318

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Active D-Lighting
When
"
On is selected, the camera automatically adjusts Active D-Lighting during
shooting to preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with
natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing
brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded
subjects on a sunny day. It is most effective when used with
L Matrix metering
(
0
79).
1
Place the cursor in the information display.
If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the
P
button.
Press the
P
button again to place the cursor in the information display.
2
Display Active D-Lighting options.
Highlight Active D-Lighting in the information
display and press
J
.
3
Choose an option.
Highlight
"
On or
!
Off and press
J
. To
return to shooting mode, press the shutter-
release button halfway.
Active D-Lighting:
!
Off Active D-Lighting:
"
On
Information display
P
button