Auto Hdr; White Balance - Sony ILCE-5100 User Manual

Auto HDR

Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with
correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range). One image with proper exposure and one
overlaid image are recorded.
1. MENU →
2. Select the desired setting using the left/right side of the control wheel.
Menu item details
Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Auto (default setting):
Corrects the exposure difference automatically.
Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 1.0EV ― Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 6.0EV:
Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject. Select the optimal level
between 1.0 EV (weak) and 6.0 EV (strong).
For example, if you set the exposure value to 2.0 EV, three images will be composed with
the following exposure levels; −1.0 EV, optimal exposure and +1.0 EV.
Note
[Auto HDR] is not available for RAW images.
When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], [Sweep Panorama]
or [Scene Selection], you cannot select [Auto HDR].
When using [Picture Effect], you cannot select [Auto HDR].
You cannot start the next shot until the capture process is completed after you shoot.
You may not obtain the desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject
and the shooting conditions.
When the flash is used, this function has little effect.
When the contrast of the scene is low or when product shake or subject blur occurs, you
may not obtain good HDR images. If the product has detected a problem,
displayed on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. Shoot again as
necessary, paying attention to the contrast or blur.
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White Balance

Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the
color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the
(Camera Settings) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [Auto HDR].
Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones
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