Auto Hdr; Dro/Auto Hdr - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 User Manual

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DRO/Auto HDR

D-Range Optimizer

Auto HDR

Corrects the brightness or contrast.
1. MENU
3 [DRO/Auto HDR]
Does not use [DRO/Auto HDR].
(Off)
By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes the contrast of light and
(D-
shadow between the subject and the background, producing the image with the optimal
Range
brightness and gradation.
Opt.)
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
(Auto
with rich gradation. One image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are
HDR)
recorded.
D-Range Optimizer
1. MENU
3 [DRO/Auto HDR]
2. Select the optimal level using
(D-Range
Corrects the brightness automatically.
Optimizer: Auto)
Optimizes the gradations of a recorded image in each area of the image.
(Level)*
Select the optimal level between Lv1 (weak) and Lv5 (strong).
* The Lv number that appears with the
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]
2. Select the optimal level using
(Auto HDR:
Corrects the exposure difference automatically.
Exposure Diff.
Auto)
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).
(Exposure
For example, if you set the exposure value to 2.0EV, three images will be
Difference Level)*
composed; –1.0EV, optimal exposure and +1.0EV images.
* The EV number that appears with the
Notes
Since 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 blink
Do not recompose.
You cannot use this function with RAW images.
You cannot start the next shoot until the capture process is completed after you shoot.
You may not obtain a 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 significant camera shake or subject blur has
occurred, you may not obtain good HDR images. If the camera detects such situation,
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desired mode
[D-Range Opt.]
/ on the control wheel.
mark indicates the current setting value.
[Auto HDR]
/ on the control wheel.
mark indicates the current setting value.
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