_l_1Active D-LightingSet to P,S, A or M -_ MENU-_ P, S, A, M (shootingmenu)([]_]74)-) Active D-LightingI"Active D Lighting" preserves details in highlights and shadows, creatingphotographs with natural contrast. The image taken will reproduce the contrasteffect that is seen with the naked eye. This is particularly effective for shootingbrightly lit outdoor scenery from darker indoors or taking pictures of shadedsubjects at a sunny seaside.High_ Normal, LowSet tile 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([_8). When Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed.o_ooo_1_ 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 withoutselecting Active D Lighting. Adjustments will be made to highlighted areas, underexposed areasand mid tones so that brightness of gradations will become appropriate,• Th_sfeaturecann_tbeuseds_mu_tane_us_yw_thcerta_nfeatures`See__Funct__nsthatCann_tbeApplied Simultaneously" (_96) for more information,_1_ Active D-Lighting Versus D-LightingThe Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu adiusts exposure before shooting to optimizethe dynamic range, The D-Lighting (_ 121) option in the playback menu optimizes dynamic rangein images after shooting. 95