Nikon COOLPIXP7700BLK manual Distortion Control, Active D-Lighting, E53

Shooting Menu (A, B, Cor DMode)

Distortion Control

Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, D, E, For NMdbutton MA, B, Cor Dtab (A10) MDistortion control

Choose whether to correct the peripheral distortion that occurs due to the intrinsic characteristics of lenses.

Option	Description
On	Distortion is corrected. The size of the frame is reduced, as
	compared to when distortion control is not enabled.
Off (default setting)	Distortion is not corrected.

When On is selected, an icon for this setting is displayed on the monitor (A12).

Active D-Lighting

Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, D, E, For NMdbutton MA, B, Cor Dtab (A10) MActive D-Lighting

“Active D-Lighting” preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. 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.

	Option	Description
a	High	Set the level of the Active D-Lighting effect that is applied during
b	Normal
		shooting.
c	Low
	Off (default	Active D-Lighting is not applied.
k setting)

The icon for the current setting other than Off is displayed on the monitor (A12).

BNotes on Active D-Lighting

•Additional time is required to record images 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.

•Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings. See “Features Not Available in Combination“ (A79) for more information.

BActive D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting

The Active D-Lightingoption in the shooting menu reduces exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range. The D-Lighting(E12) option in the playback menu optimizes dynamic range in pictures taken.

Reference Section

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