Sony A55VHZ Manual

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 use 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)

D-RANGE button t (Auto 

Select an optimal level with b/B on the control button.

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 
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.