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Correcting brightness and contrast automatically, D-Range Optimizer (DRO)

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Shooting Correcting brightness and contrast automatically D-Range Optimizer (DRO) By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. 1 MENU  (Camera Settings 1)  [DRO/Auto HDR]  [D-Range Optimizer]. 2 Select the desired setting using the left/right sides of the control wheel. D-Range Optimizer: Auto: Corrects the brightness automatically. D-Range Optimizer: Lv1 - D-Range Optimizer: Lv5: Optimizes the gradation of a recorded image for each divided area. Select the optimization level from Lv1 (weak) to Lv5 (strong). Note ••In the following situations, [DRO/Auto HDR] is fixed to [Off]: --When [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off] ••When [ Record Setting] is set to [120p 100M], [100p 100M], [120p 60M], or [100p 60M], or when [ Frame Rate] is set to [120fps]/[100fps], [DRO/Auto HDR] switches to [Off]. ••When shooting with [D-Range Optimizer], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect. GB 117

Section	Page
Check out the Help Guide!	2
Notes on using your camera	11
Preparations for shooting	15
Checking the camera and the supplied items	15
Identifying parts	16
Front side	16
Rear side	17
Top side	19
Sides	21
Bottom	24
Basic operations	25
Using the control wheel	25
Using the multi-selector	26
Using the Fn (Function) button (Function menu)	26
How to use the Quick Navi screen	28
Changing the screen display	31
Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback)	31
DISP Button (Monitor/Finder)	33
Startup guide	35
Step 1: Charging the battery pack	35
Step 2: Inserting the battery pack into the camera	36
Step 3: Inserting a memory card	37
Step 4: Attaching a lens	39
Step 5: Setting the language and the clock	42
Step 6: Shooting images in auto mode	43
Shooting	45
Shooting still images	45
Focusing	47
Focus Mode	47
Auto focus	49
Focus Area	49
Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area)	54
AF/MF control	55
AF On	56
Face/Eye AF Set.	56
Tracking subject (Tracking function)	60
Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration)	61
Focus Frame Color	63
AF Illuminator	63
Circ. of Focus Point	64
AF Micro Adj.	64
Aperture Drive in AF	66
Manual Focus	67
Direct manual focus (DMF)	68
Focus Magnifier	69
MF Assist	70
Shutter setting	71
Shutter Type	71
Using the electronic shutter	72
Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.)	75
Shoot. Start Disp.	76
Anti-flicker Shoot.	76
e-Front Curtain Shutter	78
Shooting with drive modes (continuous shooting/self-timer)	79
Continuous shooting	80
Self-timer	82
Self-timer (Cont)	83
Cont. Bracket	84
Single Bracket	85
Indicator during bracket shooting	86
WB bracket	87
DRO Bracket	88
Interval Shooting	90
Using touch function	93
Touch Operation	93
Touch Panel/Pad	93
Touch Focus	94
Touch Tracking	95
Selecting a still image size/image quality	97
File Format	97
RAW File Type	98
JPEG Quality	98
JPEG Image Size	99
Aspect Ratio	100
APS-C/Super 35mm	100
Selecting a shooting mode	101
List of mode dial function	101
(Intelligent Auto)	102
Program Auto	103
Aperture Priority	104
Shutter Priority	105
Manual Exposure	106
Bulb shooting	107
Recall	108
Movie: Exposure Mode	109
S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode	110
Controlling the exposure/metering modes	111
Exposure Comp.	111
Metering Mode	113
Face Priority in Multi Metering	114
Spot Metering Point	115
AE lock	116
Correcting brightness and contrast automatically	117
D-Range Optimizer (DRO)	117
Auto HDR	118
Selecting the ISO sensitivity	120
ISO Range Limit	121
ISO AUTO Min. SS	121
Using the zoom	123
The zoom features available with this product	123
Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom)	124
About zoom scale	125
White Balance	126
Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance)	127
Shutter AWB Lock	128
Setting how to process images	130
Creative Style	130
Color Space	133
Reducing blur	134
SteadyShot Settings	134
Noise reduction	136
Long Exposure NR	136
High ISO NR	137
Using flash (sold separately)	138
Flash Mode	139
Flash Comp.	140
FEL lock	141
Wireless Flash	142
Using a flash with a sync terminal cord	143
Shooting movies	145
Shooting movies	145
Changing settings for movie recording	149
File Format	149
Record Setting	150
S&Q Settings	152
Audio Recording	154
Audio Rec Level	155
Marker Settings	156
4K Output Select	157
Proxy Recording	158
Viewing	159
Viewing images	159
Playing back still images	159
Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image)	160
Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation)	161
Playing back movies	161
Photo Capture	162
Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index)	163
Setting the method for jumping between images (Image Jump Setting)	164
Switching between still images and movies (View Mode)	165
Cont. PB for Interval	165
Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media)	166
Copying images from one memory card to another (Copy)	166
Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show)	167
Protecting images (Protect)	168
Setting rating function	170
Attaching audio files to images (Voice Memo)	172
Deleting images	174
Deleting a displayed image	174
Deleting multiple selected images (Delete)	174
Customizing the camera	176
Registering frequently used functions	176
Memory	176
Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg. Custom Shoot Set)	177
Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)	179
Customizing the functions of the dial	181
Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings)	181
Customizing the MENU (My Menu)	183
Add Item	183
Sort Item	183
Delete Item	184
Display From My Menu	184
Checking images before/after recording	185
Auto Review	185
Aperture Preview	185
Shot. Result Preview	186
Monitor/viewfinder settings	187
FINDER/MONITOR	187
Finder Frame Rate	188
Memory card settings	189
Format	189
File/Folder Settings	189
File Settings	191
Rec. Media Settings	192
Camera settings	195
Power Save Start Time	195
IR Remote Ctrl	195
HDMI Settings	196
USB Power Supply	200
Save/Load Settings	201
Initializing the camera	202
Setting Reset	202
Using network functions	203
Using the Wi-Fi/One-touch (NFC)/Bluetooth/wired LAN functions	203
Installing Imaging Edge Mobile	203
Recording location information to captured images	204
Transferring images to the FTP server	204
Connecting the camera and a smartphone	205
Using a smartphone as a remote control for the camera	205
Transferring images from the camera to a smartphone	207
Connecting the camera to a wireless access point	208
Using a remote commander with Bluetooth communication	209
Using a computer	211
Connecting the camera to a computer	211
Selecting the appropriate USB connection method	211
Operating the camera from a computer (PC Remote Function)	212
Introduction to computer software	213
Imaging Edge	213
PlayMemories Home	214
Remote Camera Tool	214
MENU items/List of icons	215
Using MENU items	215
List of MENU items	216
(Camera Settings 1)	216
(Camera Settings 2)	222
(Network)	226
(Playback)	227
(Setup)	229
(My Menu)	232
List of icons on the monitor	233
Icons on the shooting screen	233
Icons on the playback screen	237
About this product	239
Troubleshooting	239
Cleaning the image sensor	240
Attaching accessories	242
Mount Adaptor	242
Vertical grip	246
Specifications	247
Battery life and number of recordable images	247
Memory cards that can be used	248
Number of recordable images	249
Recordable movie times	250
Specifications	253