Handbook

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Compensating for brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range)
Shooting (Advanced Operations)
Notes
• The setting is fixed to [Off] when the exposure mode is set to [Sweep Panorama], or
when [Multi Frame Noise Reduct.] or [Picture Effect] is used.
• The setting is fixed to [Off] when [Sunset], [Night Scene], [Night Portrait], or
[Hand-held Twilight] is selected in [Scene Selection]. The setting is fixed to [Auto]
when other modes are selected in [Scene Selection].
• When shooting with the D-Range Optimizer, the image may be noisy. Select the
proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the
effect.
* _EV displayed with is the step currently selected.
• Since the shutter is released 3 times for a single shot, be cautious of the
following:
– Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not blink.
– Do not recompose.
Auto HDR
1 Fn button t (DRO/Auto HDR) t (Auto HDR)
2 Select an optimal level using b/B on the control button.
(Auto HDR:
Exposure Diff. Auto)
Corrects the exposure difference automatically.
(Exposure
Difference Level)*
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: When 2.0 EV is selected, 3 images are overlaid:
an image with –1.0 EV, an image with the correct exposure,
and an image with +1.0 EV.
Shooting technique