Nikon D5500 - Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows; Active D-Lighting

133P, S, A, and M Modes
Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting preserves 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. Active D-Lighting is not
recommended in mode M; in other modes, it is most effective
when used with L (Matrix metering; 0 125).
1 Display Active D-Lighting options.
Press the P button, then highlight
Active D-Lighting in the information
display and press J.
Preserving Detail in Highlights and
Shadows
Active D-Lighting: ! Off Active D-Lighting: Y Auto
P button
Information display