Sony ILCA-77M2 Camcorder User Manual


 
[DRO/Auto HDR] is fixed to [Off] when [Sunset], [Night Scene], [Night Portrait] or [Hand-
held Twilight] is selected in [Scene Selection]. The setting is fixed to [D-Range Optimizer:
Auto] when other modes are selected in [Scene Selection].
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.
[117] How to Use
Using shooting functions Correcting the brightness or contrast
Auto HDR
Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with
correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range). One image with proper exposure and one
overlaid image are recorded.
1. MENU (Camera Settings) → [DRO/Auto HDR] [Auto HDR].
2. Select the desired setting using the left/right side of the multi-selector.
Menu item details
Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Auto (default setting):
Corrects the exposure difference automatically.
Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 1.0EVAuto HDR: Exposure Diff. 6.0EV:
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, if you set the exposure value to 2.0 EV, three images will be composed with
the following exposure levels; −1.0 EV, optimal exposure and +1.0 EV.
Note
[Auto HDR] is not available for RAW images.
When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], [Sweep Panorama],
[Cont. Priority AE] or [Scene Selection], you cannot select [Auto HDR].
When [Multi Frame NR] is selected, you cannot select [Auto HDR].
When using [Picture Effect], you cannot select [Auto HDR].
You cannot start the next shot until the capture process is completed after you shoot.
You may not obtain the 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 product shake or subject blur occurs, you
may not obtain good HDR images. If the product has detected a problem, is
displayed on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. Shoot again as