Sony ILCE-6500 Manual page 301

[321] List of MENU items
Auto HDR
Shoots three images using different exposures and combines the images with correct exposure,
the bright parts of an underexposed image, and the dark parts of an overexposed image to
create images with a greater range of gradation (High Dynamic Range). One image with proper
exposure and one overlaid image are recorded.
MENU →
1
Select the desired setting using the left/right sides of the control wheel.
2
Menu item details
Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Auto:
Corrects the brightness 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 optimization level
from 1.0EV (weak) to 6.0EV (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, correct exposure and +1.0 EV.
Hint
The shutter is released three times for one shot. Be careful about the following:
Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not flash light.
Do not change the composition before shooting.
Note
This function is not available when the [
[Auto HDR] is not available in the following shooting modes:
[Intelligent Auto]
[Superior Auto]
[Sweep Panorama]
[Scene Selection]
[Auto HDR] is not available in the following situations:
When [Multi Frame NR] is selected.
When [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off].
When [Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off].
You cannot start the next shot until the capture process is completed after you shoot.
Camera Settings1
(Camera Settings1) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [Auto HDR].
Quality] is [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG].