Cyber-shot User Guide
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DRO/Auto HDR
D-Range Optimizer
Auto HDR
Corrects the brightness or contrast.
1. MENU
3 [DRO/Auto HDR] desired mode
(Off)
Does not use [DRO/Auto HDR].
(D-
Range
Opt.)
By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes the contrast of light and
shadow between the subject and the background, producing the image with the optimal
brightness and gradation.
(Auto
HDR)
Shoots three images with different exposures, and then overlays the bright area of the
under exposed image and the dark area of the over exposed image to create an image
with rich gradation. One image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are
recorded.
D-Range Optimizer
1. MENU 3 [DRO/Auto HDR] [D-Range Opt.]
2. Select the optimal level using
/ on the control wheel.
(D-Range
Optimizer: Auto)
Corrects the brightness automatically.
(Level)*
Optimizes the gradations of a recorded image in each area of the image.
Select the optimal level between Lv1 (weak) and Lv5 (strong).
* The Lv number that appears with the mark indicates the current setting value.
Notes
When shooting with [D-Range Opt.], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking
the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect.
Auto HDR
1. MENU 3 [DRO/Auto HDR] [Auto HDR]
2. Select the optimal level using
/ on the control wheel.
(Auto HDR:
Exposure Diff.
Auto)
Corrects the exposure difference automatically.
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