Sony ILCE-5100 Manual

							Note
The last shot is shown on the Auto Review.
[90] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode  (Continuous
shooting/Self-timer)
DRO Bracket
You can record a total of three images,  each at a different degree of D-Range  Optimizer
value.
1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings)  → [Drive Mode] → [DRO Bracket] .
2 .  Select the desired mode  using the right/left side of the control  wheel.
Menu item details
DRO Bracket: Lo (default setting):
Records a series of three images with small changes in the D-Range  Optimizer value.
DRO Bracket: Hi :
Records a series of three images with large changes in the D-Range  Optimizer value.
Note
The last shot is shown on the Auto Review.
[91] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsTaking  pictures  of yourself  by monitoring
the screen
Self-portrait/ -timer 
You can change the angle  of the LCD  screen  and shoot  images while monitoring the image
on the screen.
1.  MENU  → 
 (Custom  Settings )  → [Self -portrait/ -timer] →  [On].
2 .  Tilt the LCD  screen  180°  upward, and then  point the lens at yourself. 
						

							3.  Press the shutter button.
The product starts  the self-timer shooting after  three seconds.
Hint
If you want to use another Drive Mode  than  the 3-second self-timer mode, first set [Self -
portrait/ -timer] to [Off] , then  tilt the monitor upward approx. 180 degrees.
[92] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsSelecting the ISO sensitivity
ISO
Sensitivity  to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index).  The
larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings)  → [ISO] → desired setting.
Menu item details
ISO  AUTO (default setting) :
Sets  the ISO sensitivity automatically.
100   / 125  / 160  / 200  / 250   / 320   / 400  / 500   / 640   / 800   / 1000  / 1250  / 1600  /
2000  / 2500  / 3200  / 4000  / 5000  / 6400  / 8000  / 10000  / 12800  / 16000  /
20000  / 25600:  
You can reduce image blurring in dark  locations  or with moving subjects by increasing the
ISO sensitivity (select  a larger number).
Note
[ISO  AUTO] is selected when using the following functions:
[Intelligent Auto]
[Superior Auto]
[Scene Selection] 
						

							[Sweep Panorama]
The higher the ISO value, the more noise will appear on the images.
When shooting movies,  ISO values between ISO 100 and ISO 12800 are  available. If the
ISO value is set to larger value than  ISO 12800, the setting  is automatically switched to
ISO 12800. When you finished  the movie recording,  the ISO value returns to the original
setting.
[93] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsCorrecting the brightness or contrast
D-Range Opt. (DRO)
By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes  the contrast of light and shadow
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 side of the control  wheel.
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 [Sweep Panorama], or
when  [Picture Effect] is used.
[DRO/Auto HDR]  is fixed to [Off]  when [Sunset], [Night Scene] , [Night Portrait] , [Hand-
held Twilight] or [Anti  Motion  Blur] 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.
[94] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsCorrecting the brightness or contrast 
						

							Auto HDR
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 side of the control  wheel.
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 :
Sets  the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject.  Select the optimal level
between 1.0 EV (weak)  and 6.0 EV (strong). 
For example, if you set the exposure value to 2.0 EV, three images will be composed with
the following exposure levels; −1.0 EV, optimal exposure and +1.0 EV.
Note
[Auto HDR]  is not available  for RAW images.
When the shooting mode  is set to [Intelligent Auto] , [Superior Auto] , [Sweep Panorama]
or  [Scene Selection], you cannot  select [Auto HDR] .
When using [Picture Effect], you cannot  select [Auto HDR] .
You cannot  start  the next shot until the capture process  is completed after  you shoot.
You may not obtain the desired effect  depending on the luminance difference of a subject
and the shooting conditions.
When the flash is used,  this function  has little effect.
When the contrast of the scene is low  or when product shake or subject blur occurs, you
may not obtain good HDR images.  If the product has detected a problem, 
 is
displayed on the recorded  image to inform you of this situation.  Shoot again  as
necessary, paying  attention to the contrast or blur.
[95] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsAdjusting color tones
White Balance
Adjusts the color tones  according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the
color tones  of the image did not come  out as you expected, or when you want to change the 
						

							color tones  on purpose for photographic expression.1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings )  → [White Balance]  → desired setting.
Menu item details
 Auto (default setting):
The product automatically detects the light source  and adjusts the color tones.
 Daylight:
The color tones  are  adjusted for the daylight.
 Shade :
The color tones  are  adjusted for shadiness.
 Cloudy :
The color temperature is adjusted for a cloudy sky.
 Incandescent :
The color temperature is adjusted for places under an incandescent lamp,  or under bright
lighting,  such as in a photo  studio.
 Fluor.:  Warm White :
The color temperature is adjusted for warm  white fluorescent lighting.
 Fluor.:  Cool  White :
The color temperature is adjusted for white fluorescent lighting.
 Fluor.:  Day White :
The color temperature is adjusted for neutral white fluorescent lighting.
 Fluor.:  Daylight:
The color temperature is adjusted for daylight  fluorescent lighting.
 Flash :
The color temperature is adjusted for flash light.
 Underwater  Auto :
The color temperature is adjusted for underwater  shooting.
 C.Temp./Filter : 
Adjusts the color tones  depending on the light source. Achieves the effect  of CC  (Color
Compensation) filters for photography.
 Custom : 
Uses the white balance  setting  saved in [Custom  Setup ].
 Custom Setup: 
Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions  for the shooting environment.
Hint 
						

							You can use the right  side of the control  wheel to display the fine adjustment screen  and
perform  fine adjustments of the color temperature as required.
In [C.Temp./Filter ], you can use the right  button to display the color temperature setting
screen  and perform  a setting. When you press  the right  button again, the fine adjustment
screen  appears to allow you perform  fine adjustments as required.
Note
[ White Balance] is fixed to [ Auto] in the following situations:
[Intelligent Auto]
[Superior Auto]
[Scene Selection]
[96] How  to UseUsing shooting functionsAdjusting color tones
Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode
In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple  types of light sources, it is
recommended to use the custom white balance  in order to accurately reproduce  the
whiteness.
1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings )  → [White Balance] → [Custom Setup] .
2 .  Hold the product so that the white area  fully covers  the AF area  located in the center,
and then  press  
 on the center of the control  wheel.
The calibrated values (Color Temperature and Color Filter) are  displayed and
registered.
Note
The message [Custom WB Error] indicates  that the value is higher than  the expected
range, when the flash is used on a subject with too bright  colors in the frame. If you
register this value, the 
 indicator turns orange on the recording information  display.
You can shoot  at this point,  but it is recommended that you set the white balance  again  to
get a more accurate white balance  value.
[97] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsSelecting an effect  mode
Picture Effect 
						

							Select the desired effect  filter to achieve  more impressive and artistic images.
1.  MENU  →  (Camera Settings )  → [Picture Effect] → desired setting.
Menu item details
Off (default setting):
Disables the [Picture Effect] function.
Toy Camera :
Creates  a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness.
Pop Color :
Creates  a vivid  look by emphasizing color tones.
Posterization:
Creates  a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors,  or in black and
white.
Retro Photo :
Creates  the look of an aged photo  with sepia color tones  and faded  contrast.
Soft High-key :
Creates  an image with the indicated  atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft.
Partial Color :
Creates  an image which retains  a specific color,  but converts others to black and white.
High Contrast Mono. :
Creates  a high-contrast image in black and white.
Soft Focus :
Creates  an image filled with a soft lighting effect.
HDR Painting:
Creates  the look of a painting, enhancing the colors and details.
Rich -tone  Mono. :
Creates  an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details.
Miniature:
Creates  an image which enhances the subject vividly,  with the background defocused
considerably. This effect  may often be found  in pictures  of miniature models.
Watercolor:
Creates  an image with ink bleed  and blurring effects  as if painted using watercolors.
Illustration:
Creates  an illustration -like  image by emphasizing the outlines. 
						

							Hint
You can perform  detailed  settings  for the following [Picture Effect] modes  using the
left/right side of the control  wheel.
[Toy  Camera]
[Posterization]
[Partial Color]
[Soft Focus]
[HDR  Painting]
[Miniature]
[Illustration]
Note
When [Partial Color] is selected,  images may not retain  the selected color,  depending on
the subject or shooting conditions.
You cannot  check the following effects  on the shooting screen, because the product
processes the image after  the shot. Also, you cannot  shoot  another image until image
processing is finished. You cannot  use these  effects  with movies.
[Soft Focus]
[HDR  Painting]
[Rich-tone  Mono.]
[Miniature]
[Watercolor]
[Illustration]
In the case of [HDR  Painting] and [Rich-tone  Mono.], 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 flash light.
Do not change the composition before shooting.
When the contrast of the scene is low  or when significant  camera-shake or subject blur
has occurred, you may not be able to obtain good HDR images.  If the product detects
such a situation,  
/ appear on the recorded  image to inform you of this
situation.  If necessary, change the composition or otherwise adjust the settings, be
careful  of blurring, and shoot  again.
[Picture Effect] cannot  be set when [Quality]  is set to [RAW]  or [RAW & JPEG] .
[98] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsSelecting an effect  mode
Creative Style
Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed
and aperture) as you like  with [Creative  Style] , unlike with [Scene Selection] where the
product adjusts the exposure. 
						

							1.  MENU  →  (Camera Settings )  → [Creative  Style]  → desired setting.
Menu item details
 Standard (default setting):
For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors.
 Vivid:
The saturation and contrast are  heightened  for shooting striking images of colorful scenes
and subjects such as flowers,  spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views.
 Portrait:
For shooting the skin color in a soft tone, ideally suited for shooting portraits.
 Landscape :
The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are  heightened  for shooting vivid  and crisp scenery.
Distant landscapes also stand  out more.
 Sunset:
For shooting the beautiful red  of the setting  sun.
  Black & White :
For shooting images in black and white monotone.
 Sepia:
For shooting images in sepia monotone.
To set  [Contrast] , [Saturation]  and  [Sharpness]
[Contrast] , [Saturation]  and [Sharpness]  can be adjusted for each [Creative  Style]  item.
Select an item to be set by pressing the right/left side of the control  wheel, then  set the value
using the top/bottom side of the control  wheel.
  Contrast:  
The higher the value selected,  the more the difference of light and shadow  is accentuated,
and the bigger the effect  on the image.
  Saturation:  
The higher the value selected,  the more vivid  the color.  When a lower value is selected,  the
color of the image is restrained  and subdued.
  Sharpness:  
Adjusts the sharpness. The higher the value selected,  the more the contours are
accentuated, and the lower the value selected,  the more the contours are  softened.
Note
[Standard]  is selected when using the following functions:
[Intelligent Auto]
[Superior Auto]
[Scene Selection] 
						

							[Picture Effect]
When [Creative  Style]  is set to [Black & White] or [Sepia] , [Saturation]  cannot  be adjusted.
[99] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsRecording movies
Movie recording formats
You can use the movie recording format XAVC S with this camera. For details on the
XAVC S format, see the following description.
What is XAVC S?
Records high-definition  movies by converting them to MP4 movies using the MPEG -4
AVC/H.264  codec.  MPEG -4 AVC/H.264  is capable  of compressing images at higher
efficiency.  You can record high-quality images while reducing the amount of data.
XAVC S/AVCHD recording format
XAVC S:
Bit-rate:  Approx.  50 Mbps
*1
Records a more vivid  movie compared  to AVCHD  with increased amounts of information.
AVCHD:
Bit-rate:  Approx.  28Mbps
*2
The AVCHD  format has a high degree of compatibility  with storage devices other than
computers.
Bit rate is the amount of the data  processed within a given length of time.
*1Average 
*2Maximum
[100] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsRecording movies
File Format (movie)
Selects the movie file format. 1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings )  → [File Format] → desired setting.
Menu item details