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D-Range Optimiser for superior exposure balance Creativity with absolute control
Optimum exposure and
contrast in backlit situations
The enhanced D-Range Optimiser takes
full advantage of the Exmor
TM
CMOS
sensor’s wide dynamic range, obtaining
richer shadow and highlight detail in
backlit scenes. In Standard mode,
it assures more natural exposure balance
by optimising brightness and contrast
for the image overall. In Advanced mode,
it analyses each area of the composition
separately and offers fi ve optimisation
levels for fi ner control. There’s also a new
D-Range Optimiser bracketing function
for convenient best-shot selection.
In addition, D-Range Optimiser post-
processing can be applied to RAW fi les
using supplied Image Data Converter
SR software.
D-Range Optimiser bracketing
Advanced: Level
(
Lv5
)
Advanced Auto mode
Standard mode
Fine-tune Creative mode settings to suit your personal style
Versatile Creative mode settings allow quick adjustment of image parameters
to suit your artistic preference. Four basic styles (Standard, Vivid, Neutral, and
Adobe RGB) are complemented by three style boxes, allowing the assignment of
Creative styles of your choice. The four basic styles can be adjusted for contrast,
saturation, sharpness, and styles. The three style boxes can be adjusted for
contrast, saturation, sharpness, brightness, and zone matching (no saturation
adjustment on Sepia or B/W). Whether it’s with predefi ned or custom styles,
Creative mode provides a fast, simple route to the image that matches your
creative vision.
Standard Rich tonal gradation and colour; suitable for a wide range of subjects and scenes
Vivid
Heightened contrast; suitable for subjects such as flowers, spring foliage, sky scenes
and ocean views
Neutral Attenuated saturation and sharpness; provides a neutral starting point for post-processing images
Adobe RGB For capturing images in the Adobe RGB colour space
Clear For clear images with limpid colours in the highlights; evokes a sense of radiant light
Deep For images with deep, dense colours; evokes a feeling of solidity and presence
Light For images with bright, uncomplicated colour expression; evokes a light, fresh ambience
Portrait For images with rich, natural skin tones; ideal for portraits
Landscape
Heightened saturation, contrast, and sharpness for crisp detail and vivid colour; ideal for
landscapes and scenic views
Sunset Attenuated contrast for more faithful reproduction of evening scenes
Night view Attenuated contrast for morefaithful reproduction of night skies and early evening scenes
Autumn leaves Saturated reds and yellows for scenic views of autumn foliage
B/W For black and white images
Sepia For monochromatic sepia-toned images
Creative Mode settings
Creative style: Landscape
DT11 - 18mm F4.5 - 5.6 (SAL1118)
Creative style: B/W
Vario-Sonnar
®
T* DT16 - 80mm F3.5 - 4.5 ZA (SAL1680Z), A mode, F8 (1/80 sec.), -0.3EV, ISO 200
Creative style: Night view
Vario-Sonnar
®
T* DT16 - 80mm F3.5 - 4.5
ZA (SAL1680Z)
D-Range Optimiser off
5 adjustable parameters
Contrast
Saturation
Sharpness
Brightness
Zone matching
DT11-18mm F4.5 - 5.6 (SAL1118),
A mode, F8 (1/200 sec.), +0.3EV,
ISO 200, White balance: Custom
Lv1 Lv3 Lv5
*D-Range Optimiser Advanced uses technology provided by Apical Limited
Advanced mode creativity
Creative use of the D-Range
Optimiser’s advanced mode
enables you to achieve the
results you want even in difficult
backlit shooting situations.
Fine-adjust the selected
Creative Style
Expanded creativity
