D-Range Optimizer (still image/movie)

still image, movie, slow&quick motion

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 → (Exposure/Color) → [Color/Tone] → [D-Range Optimizer] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Off:
Does not adjust brightness and gradation.
D-Range Optimizer:
If you select [D-Range Optimizer: Auto], the camera will automatically adjust the brightness and gradation. To optimize the gradation of a recorded image by individual area, select an optimization level from [D-Range Optimizer: Lv1] (weak) to [D-Range Optimizer: Lv8] (strong) when shooting still images and from [D-Range Optimizer: Lv1] (weak) to [D-Range Optimizer: Lv5] (strong) when shooting movies.

Note

  • In the following situations, [D-Range Optimizer] is fixed to [Off]:
    • When [Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off]
    • When [Log Shooting] is set to [On (Flexible ISO)].
  • When shooting with [D-Range Optimizer], the image may be noisy. Noise may be particularly noticeable when you select [D-Range Optimizer: Lv6] through [D-Range Optimizer: Lv8]. Also, the higher the ISO sensitivity, the more noticeable the noise will be. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image when you enhance the effect.
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