139Active D-LightingActive D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows,creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for highcontrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly litoutdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures ofshaded subjects on a sunny day. It is most effective when usedwith matrix metering (0 105).Preserving Detail in Highlights andShadows (P, S, A, and M Modes Only)Active D-Lighting off Active D-Lighting: Y AutoD “Active D-Lighting” Versus “D-Lighting”The Active D-Lighting option in the photo shooting menu adjustsexposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range, while theD-Lighting option in the retouch menu (0 294) brightens shadows inimages after shooting.
