Sony ILCA-77M2 - Manual (Page 105)

Rich-tone Mono.:
Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details.
Miniature:
Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly, with the background defocused considerably. This
effect may often be found in pictures of miniature models.
Watercolor:
Creates an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if painted using watercolors.
Illustration:
Creates an illustration-like image by emphasizing the outlines.
Hint
You can perform detailed settings for the following [Picture Effect] modes using the left/right side of
the multi-selector.
[Toy Camera]
[Posterization]
[Partial Color]
[Soft Focus]
[HDR Painting]
[Miniature]
[Illustration]
Note
When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject
or shooting conditions.
You cannot check the following effects on the shooting screen, because the product processes the
image after the shot. Also, you cannot shoot another image until image processing is finished. You
cannot use these effects with movies.
[Soft Focus]
[HDR Painting]
[Rich-tone Mono.]
[Miniature]
[Watercolor]
[Illustration]
In the case of [HDR Painting] and [Rich-tone Mono.], the shutter is released three times for one shot.
Be careful about the following:
Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not flash light.
Do not change the composition before shooting.
When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera-shake or subject blur has occurred,
you may not be able to obtain good HDR images. If the product detects such a situation, /
appear on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. If necessary, change the
composition or otherwise adjust the settings, be careful of blurring, and shoot again.
[121] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting an effect mode
Creative Style