Auto HDR, Range Optimizer Auto default setting | Sony HX400V

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 button on the control button.

Menu item details

D-Range Optimizer: Auto (default setting):

Corrects the brightness automatically.

D-Range Optimizer: Lv1 ― D-Range Optimizer: Lv5:

Optimizes the gradation of a recorded image for each divided area. Select the optimization level from Lv1 (weak) to Lv5 (strong).

Note

[DRO/Auto HDR] is fixed to [Off] when the shooting mode is set to [iSweep Panorama], or when [Multi Frame NR] or [Picture Effect] is used.

[DRO/Auto HDR] is fixed to [Off] when [Night Scene], [Night Portrait], [Hand-held Twilight], [Anti Motion Blur], or [Fireworks] 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.

[64] How to Use

Auto HDR

Using shooting functions

Correcting the brightness or contrast

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 button on the control button.

Menu item details

Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Auto (default setting):

Corrects the exposure difference automatically.

Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 1.0EV ― Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 6.0EV:

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Sony HX400V, DSC-HX400 manual Auto HDR, Range Optimizer Auto default setting, Range Optimizer Lv1 ― D-Range Optimizer Lv5

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Confirming the operation method How to UseBefore Use Using shooting functions Selecting a shooting modeUsing the zoom Shooting Using the flash Selecting a screen display modeAdjusting the focus Adjusting the exposure Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting/Self-timer Adjusting color tonesSelecting an effect mode Selecting the ISO sensitivity Setting the other functions of this product ViewingCustomizing the shooting functions for convenient use Viewing still images Changing settings Ctrl for Hdmi Using Wi-Fi functions Adding applications to the product Viewing on computers Precautions/This product Troubleshooting TroubleshootingIf you have problems Wi-Fi Viewing images Others ComputersMemory cards Identifying parts MessagesSituations this product has difficulty handling MessagesPage Page List of shooting mode icons List of icons on the screen 100 List of viewing mode iconsP* a S M Page ±0.0 C3200100-0003 Switch Av/Tv 7500K A5 G5±0 ±0 ±0 Lock-on AF 250 F3.5ISO400 9044′55″N 23344′55″W Using the shoulder strap Adjusting the viewfinder diopter-adjustment About the In-Camera Guide About the shooting adviceUsing the control button Using Menu items Using the Fn Function button Performing settings on the dedicated screen Shooting still images Focus indicator Shooting movies List of mode dial functions Available functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto About Scene Recognition Advantages of automatic shooting Scene Recognition Program Shift Program AutoISweep Panorama Page Scene Selection Menu item detailsPortrait Adv.Sports Shooting Landscape Night SceneHand-held Twilight Night Portrait Pet GourmetBeach Snow Soft Skin High Sensitivity Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Manual Exposure Memory recall Movie Zoom features available with this product Zoom Zoom Setting About zoom scale Using flashWhen Aspect Ratio is Flash Mode When you do not use the flash Autoflash default setting WirelessFlash Off Fill-flash Switching the screen display Shooting Flash Comp Image Size still image Aspect Ratio still image Image size when Aspect Ratio isDefault setting Fine default setting Quality still imagePanorama Size 169 Changing the focus method using the zoom/focus switch Panorama Direction Focus mode details Focus AreaAF/ZOOM Single-shot AF MF Manual Focus Focus-lock Manual FocusWide Center Direct manual focus DMF MF Assist still image Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time Peaking Level Peaking Color Lock-on AF Lock-on AF On Off Exposure Comp Auto default settingAF Illuminator still image Metering Mode Multi default settingExposure Set. Guide Spot Drive Mode Self-timer Cont. Shooting Self-timerCont Self-portrait Cont. Bracket 0.3EV 3 Image default setting Cont. BracketWB bracket Cont. Bracket 0.7EV 3 Image ISO Auto default setting Multi Frame NR： Multi Frame NR Range Opt. DRO Range Optimizer Auto default setting Auto HDR Exposure Diff. Auto default settingAuto HDR Range Optimizer Lv1 ― D-Range Optimizer Lv5 White Balance DaylightCloudy Incandescent Capturing a basic white color in Custom Setup mode Picture Effect Soft Focus HDR PaintingRich-tone Mono Miniature Creative Style To set Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness File Format movie Record Setting movie When File Format is set to AvchdWhen File Format is set to MP4 Menu items details File Format MP4 1440×1080 12M default setting SteadyShot movie24p 24MFX 25p 24MFX 24p 17MFH 25p 17MFH Intelligent Active default setting Normal default settingMicref Level Wind Noise Reduct Auto Slow Shut. movie Movie Button To recall registered settings To change registered settingsMemory Items that can be registered Function of the Custom key Custom Key SettingsFunction Menu Set Photo Creativity BrightnessColor Vividness Smile/Face Detect Face Detection frameTips for capturing smiles more effectively Smile Shutter Soft Skin Effect still image Red Eye Reduction Auto Obj. Framing still image Auto High ISO NR still imageWrite Date still image Auto Review 10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec default settingGrid Line Playing back images Manual To change the number of images to be displayed Playback zoomImage Index Switching the screen display during playback Images default setting/25 ImagesDeleting a displayed image To return to single-image playback Deleting multiple selected images Playing back moviesMultiple Img All in this Folder Motion Shot Video Available operations during movie playback Playing back panoramic images Specify Printing View Mode Slide Show RotateTo quit the slideshow in the middle of playback Repeat Cancel All in this Folder Cancel All with this dateProtect 4K Still Image PB Viewing images on an HD TV Viewing images on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Monitor Brightness Volume Settings Audio signalsAdjusting the volume during playback Menu item details Manual No icon is displayed To receive a GPS signalGPS On/Off DSC-HX400V GPS Auto Time Cor. 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DSC-HX400V Use GPS Assist Data DSC-HX400V Confirming the expiry date of the GPS assist data GPS Log REC DSC-HX400V Delete GPS log data DSC-HX400V Upload SettingsEye-Fi Communication status screen display Mode Dial Guide Tile Menu PAL/NTSC Selector Display QualityPwr Save Start Time Demo Mode 1080i Hdmi Resolution1080p Mass Storage USB LUN SettingUSB Connection Single USB Power SupplyLanguage Format Date/Time SetupArea Setting Series default setting ResetFile Number Select REC Folder Recover Image DB Standard Form default settingFolder Name Date Form Version Setting ResetDisplay Media Info Connecting an Android smartphone to this product Camera Settings ResetPlayMemories Mobile Initialize Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad Calling up an application using One-touchNFC Smart Remote Embedded Page Send to Smartphone About NFC Select on This Device Select on Smartphone About NFC Send to Computer Slideshow settings View on TVPlayback Selection Effects Airplane Mode WPS Push Access Point Set For example If you want to enter abd How to use the keyboardOther setting items Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address PlayMemories Camera Apps SSID/PW ResetReset Network Set Downloading applications Opening a service accountRecommended computer environment How to launch the applications faster Launching the downloaded application Uninstalling applications Changing the order of applications PlayMemories Home Installing PlayMemories Home Software for Mac computers Importing images to the computer Connecting the product to a computerWireless Auto Import Disconnecting the product from the computer Disc type High-definition image quality HDHigh-definition image quality HD Avchd recording disc Standard definition image quality STD Creates a disc with high-definition image quality HD Selecting the disc creation methodCreating a disc with a device other than a computer HDD recorder, etc Creating Blu-ray DiscsBlu-ray recorder Precautions On the monitor and lens On the functions available with the productOn image data compatibility On the internal rechargeable battery Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Charging time Full charge Charging the battery packEffective use of the battery pack On battery life Remaining battery indicatorHow to store the battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory cardMemory card Memory Stick PRO Duo media SD card Memory Stick media On cleaning Number of still images Recordable time of moviesPage Plug adaptor On TV color systems Zeiss lens On the restriction of use of GPS on an airplane On triangulating errorsAvchd format License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software Trademarks Troubleshooting You cannot insert the battery pack into the product Power turns off suddenlyRemaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect You cannot turn on the product Battery pack is not charged Level You cannot record images Recording takes a long timeImage is out of focus Zoom does not work Flash does not work Close-up shoot function Macro does not work Recording date and time are not displayed on the screen Date and time are recorded incorrectlyAperture value and/or shutter speed flashes Image colors are not correct Dark shadow appears on the image Eyes of the subject come out redDots appear and remain on the screen You cannot shoot images continuously Image is not clear in the viewfinder Image is blurredFlash takes too long to recharge Images cannot be played back Product is not receiving a GPS signal. DSC-HX400V Date and time are not displayedImage cannot be deleted Image was deleted by mistake Location information has not been recorded. DSC- HX400V You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected Send to Computer is canceled halfwayWPS Push does not work You cannot send movies to a smartphone You cannot use One-Touch connection NFC Computer does not recognize this product You cannot import images You cannot print images with the date Formatted the memory card by mistakeImages are printed with both edges cut off Lens gets fogged Product becomes warm when you use it for a long timeClock Set screen appears when you turn on the product C32 C95 Product does not work properlySelf-diagnosis display E94 C13E61 E62 E91 Image DataBase File error System Error Camera Error. Turn power off then onProcessing Unable to display Situations this product has difficulty handling Unable to rotate image