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Notes
•The setting is fixed to [Off] when [Sunset], [Night View], [Night Portrait], or [Hand-
held Twilight] is selected in Scene Selection. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when
other modes are selected in Scene Selection.
•When shooting with the D-Range optimizer, the image may be noisy. Select the
proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the
effect.
*_Ev displayed with is the step currently selected.

• Since 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 blink.

–Do not recompose.

Notes
•You cannot u se this function on RAW images.
•When the exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+, Sweep Panorama, or Scene
Selection, you cannot select [Auto HDR].

Compensating automatically with rich gradation (Auto High

Dynamic Range)

1D-RANGE button t (Auto HDR)
2Select an optimal level with b/B on the control button.
(Auto Exposure
Diff.)
Corrects the exposure difference automatically.
(Exposure
Difference Level)*
Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the
subject. Select the optimal level between 1.0Ev (weak) and
6.0Ev (strong).
For example: When 2.0Ev is selected, three images are
overlaid: an image with –1.0Ev, an image with the correct
exposure, and an image with +1.0Ev.
Shooting technique