Sony alpha dslr-a500 User Manual

Notes
• The setting is fixed to 

 (Off) when 

 (Sunset) or 

 (Night Port./View) 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 twice for one shot, be careful about the 

following:
– Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not blink.
– Do not recompose.
– When you photograph people, we recommend that you use the Live 

View mode.

Notes
• When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, you cannot select 

[Auto HDR].

• You cannot start the next shoot until the capture process is completed after you 

shoot.

Compensating automatically with rich gradation (Auto High 
Dynamic Range)

D-RANGE button t 

Select an optimal level with b/B on the controller.

Corrects the exposure difference automatically.

Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the 
subject. Select the optimal level between 1.0Ev (weak) and 
3.0Ev (strong).