Sony ILCA-99M2 - Manual (Page 296)

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, [D-Range Opt.] is fixed to [Off]:
The shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama].
When [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off]
When [Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off]
When [ Record Setting] is set to [120p 100M], [100p 100M], [120p 60M] or [100p 60M],
[DRO/Auto HDR] will be set to [Off].
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.
[314] List of MENU items Camera Settings1
Auto HDR
Shoots three images using different exposures and combines the images with correct exposure,
the bright parts of an underexposed image, and the dark parts of an overexposed image to
create images with a greater range of gradation (High Dynamic Range). One image with proper
exposure and one overlaid image are recorded.
Menu item details
Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Auto:
Corrects the brightness automatically.
Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 1.0EV
― Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 6.0EV:
Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject. Select the optimization level
from 1.0EV (weak) to 6.0EV (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, correct exposure and +1.0 EV.
Hint
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.
MENU
→
(Camera Settings1)
→ [DRO/Auto HDR] → [Auto HDR].
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Select the desired setting by pressing the multi-selector left/right. 2