Sony ILCE-5000 Camera Lens User Manual


 
Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger
the number, the higher the sensitivity.
1. MENU (Camera Settings)[ISO] → desired setting.
Menu item details
ISO AUTO (default setting):
Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
100 / 125 / 160 / 200 / 250 / 320 / 400 / 500 / 640 / 800 / 1000 / 1250 / 1600 /
2000 / 2500 / 3200 / 4000 / 5000 / 6400 / 8000 / 10000 / 12800 / 16000:
You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or with moving subjects by increasing the ISO
sensitivity (select a larger number).
Note
[ISO AUTO] is selected when using the following functions:
[Intelligent Auto]
[Superior Auto]
[Scene Selection]
[Sweep Panorama]
The higher the ISO value, the more noise will appear on the images.
When shooting movies, ISO values between ISO 100 and ISO 6400 are available. If the ISO
value is set to larger value than ISO 6400, the setting is automatically switched to ISO 6400.
When you finished the movie recording, the ISO value returns to the original settings.
How to Use
Using shooting functions Correcting the brightness or contrast
D-Range Opt. (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) → [DRO/Auto HDR] [D-Range Opt.].
2. Select the desired setting using the left/right side of the control wheel.
Menu item details
D-Range Optimizer: Auto (default setting):