Sony SLT-A57M α Handbook - Page 132

Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range) • 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. Auto HDR 1 Fn button t (DRO/Auto HDR) t (Auto HDR) 2 Select an optimal level with b/B on the control button. (Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Auto) (Exposure Difference Level)* Corrects the exposure difference automatically. Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject. Select the optimal level between 1.0Ev (weak) and 6.0Ev (strong). For example: When 2.0Ev is selected, 3 images are overlaid: an image with -1.0Ev, an image with the correct exposure, and an image with +1.0Ev. * _Ev displayed with is the step currently selected. Shooting technique • Since the shutter is released 3 times for 1 shot, be careful about the following: - Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not blink. - Do not recompose. Notes • You cannot use this function on RAW images. • When the exposure mode is set to Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Continuous Advance Priority AE Mode or Scene Selection, or when [Multi Frame Noise Reduct.] is selected, you cannot select [Auto HDR]. • 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. 132