D500

Camera Functions

Active D-Lighting

Choose Active D-Lighting for such high-contrast settings as a bright exterior shot through a window from inside a darkened room or a beach in direct sunlight. Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows for natural contrast.

Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting off

When using Active D-Lighting, choose a mode other than M or use matrix metering.

Procedure

01. Select Active D-Lighting.

Highlight Active D-Lighting in the photo shooting menu and press .
02. Choose an option. Highlight the desired option and press OK.

If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust Active D-Lighting according to shooting conditions (in exposure mode M, however, Auto is equivalent to Normal).

Active D-Lighting: Related Functions

View information on functions related to Active D-Lighting.

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