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AF/MF Ctrl Toggle:
Switches the focusing mode until the button is pressed again.
Note
You cannot set the [AF/MF Control Hold] function to [Left Button] , [Right Button] or [Down
Button].
[68] How to Use
Using shooting functionsAdjusting the focus
AF Illuminator (still image)
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
The red AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed
halfway, until the focus is locked....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/54339/w64_d_1486121694-sony-ilce-5100_d-75.png "Page 76
AF/MF Ctrl Toggle:
Switches the focusing mode until the button is pressed again.
Note
You cannot set the [AF/MF Control Hold] function to [Left Button] , [Right Button] or [Down
Button].
[68] How to Use
Using shooting functionsAdjusting the focus
AF Illuminator (still image)
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
The red AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed
halfway, until the focus is locked....")
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AF Micro Adj.
Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for each lens, when using an A-
mount lens with the Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 (sold separately).1. Select MENU →
(Custom Settings) → [AF Micro Adj.].
2 . Select [AF Adjustment Set.] → [On].
3 . [amount] → desired value.
You can select a value between −20 and +20. Selecting a positive value shifts the
autofocused position away from the product. Selecting a negative value shifts the
autofocused position closer...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/54339/w64_d_1486121694-sony-ilce-5100_d-76.png "Page 77
AF Micro Adj.
Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for each lens, when using an A-
mount lens with the Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 (sold separately).1. Select MENU →
(Custom Settings) → [AF Micro Adj.].
2 . Select [AF Adjustment Set.] → [On].
3 . [amount] → desired value.
You can select a value between −20 and +20. Selecting a positive value shifts the
autofocused position away from the product. Selecting a negative value shifts the
autofocused position closer...")
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On (default setting):
Displays the focus area that is in focus.
Off:
Does not display the focus area that is in focus.
Note
When [Focus Area] is [Center] or [Flexible Spot], the frames in the focus area that is in
focus turn green, regardless of the [Disp. cont. AF area] settings.
[71] How to Use
Using shooting functionsAdjusting the focus
AF On
You can focus using any button instead of pressing the shutter button halfway down. The
settings for [Focus Mode] will be applied. 1. Select the desired...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/54339/w64_d_1486121694-sony-ilce-5100_d-77.png "Page 78
On (default setting):
Displays the focus area that is in focus.
Off:
Does not display the focus area that is in focus.
Note
When [Focus Area] is [Center] or [Flexible Spot], the frames in the focus area that is in
focus turn green, regardless of the [Disp. cont. AF area] settings.
[71] How to Use
Using shooting functionsAdjusting the focus
AF On
You can focus using any button instead of pressing the shutter button halfway down. The
settings for [Focus Mode] will be applied. 1. Select the desired...")
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Note
Depending on the circumstances, the camera may not be able to focus on the eyes. In
such cases, the camera detects a face and focuses on the face.
If the camera cannot detect a person’s face, you cannot use [Eye AF].
Depending on the circumstances, you cannot use [Eye AF], such as when [Focus Mode]
is set to [Continuous AF] or [Manual Focus] , etc.
[Eye AF] may not function in the following situations:
When the person is wearing sunglasses.
When the front hair covers the person’s eyes....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/54339/w64_d_1486121694-sony-ilce-5100_d-78.png "Page 79
Note
Depending on the circumstances, the camera may not be able to focus on the eyes. In
such cases, the camera detects a face and focuses on the face.
If the camera cannot detect a person’s face, you cannot use [Eye AF].
Depending on the circumstances, you cannot use [Eye AF], such as when [Focus Mode]
is set to [Continuous AF] or [Manual Focus] , etc.
[Eye AF] may not function in the following situations:
When the person is wearing sunglasses.
When the front hair covers the person’s eyes....")
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subject to be focused is changed. This mode is useful for shooting impressive images.
[74] How to UseUsing shooting functionsAdjusting the focus
AF Track Duration (movie)
You can set the duration for AF tracking in movie mode.1. MENU →
(Camera Settings ) → [AF Track Duration] → desired setting.
Menu item details
High:
Sets the AF Track Duration to high. This mode is useful when recording movies when the
subject is moving quickly.
Normal (default setting):
Sets the AF Track Duration to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/54339/w64_d_1486121694-sony-ilce-5100_d-79.png "Page 80
subject to be focused is changed. This mode is useful for shooting impressive images.
[74] How to UseUsing shooting functionsAdjusting the focus
AF Track Duration (movie)
You can set the duration for AF tracking in movie mode.1. MENU →
(Camera Settings ) → [AF Track Duration] → desired setting.
Menu item details
High:
Sets the AF Track Duration to high. This mode is useful when recording movies when the
subject is moving quickly.
Normal (default setting):
Sets the AF Track Duration to...")
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Note
If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the lens, the focus cannot
be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the product.
[76] How to Use
Using shooting functionsAdjusting the exposure
Exposure Comp.
Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter
or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively
(exposure compensation). Normally, exposure is set automatically...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/54339/w64_d_1486121694-sony-ilce-5100_d-80.png "Page 81
Note
If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the lens, the focus cannot
be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the product.
[76] How to Use
Using shooting functionsAdjusting the exposure
Exposure Comp.
Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter
or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively
(exposure compensation). Normally, exposure is set automatically...")
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Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the
exposure.1. MENU →
(Camera Settings) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting.
Menu item details
Multi (default setting):
Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines
the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi -pattern metering).
Center:
Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of
the screen...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/54339/w64_d_1486121694-sony-ilce-5100_d-81.png "Page 82
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the
exposure.1. MENU →
(Camera Settings) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting.
Menu item details
Multi (default setting):
Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines
the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi -pattern metering).
Center:
Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of
the screen...")
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4. Focus on the subject again and press the shutter button.
To cancel the exposure lock, press the button to which the [AEL toggle] function is
assigned.
Hint
If you select the[AEL hold] function in [Custom Key Settings], you can lock the exposure
as long as you are holding down the AEL button. The [AEL hold] function cannot be
assigned to the [Left Button] , [Right Button], and [Down Button] .
[79] How to Use
Using shooting functionsAdjusting the exposure
AEL w/ shutter (still image)
Sets...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/54339/w64_d_1486121694-sony-ilce-5100_d-82.png "Page 83
4. Focus on the subject again and press the shutter button.
To cancel the exposure lock, press the button to which the [AEL toggle] function is
assigned.
Hint
If you select the[AEL hold] function in [Custom Key Settings], you can lock the exposure
as long as you are holding down the AEL button. The [AEL hold] function cannot be
assigned to the [Left Button] , [Right Button], and [Down Button] .
[79] How to Use
Using shooting functionsAdjusting the exposure
AEL w/ shutter (still image)
Sets...")
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[80] How to UseUsing shooting functionsAdjusting the exposure
Exp.comp.set
Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and
ambient light, or just ambient light.1. MENU →
(Custom Settings) → [Exp.comp.set] → desired setting.
Menu item details
Ambient&flash (default setting):
Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light.
Ambient only :
Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only.
[81] How...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/54339/w64_d_1486121694-sony-ilce-5100_d-83.png "Page 84
[80] How to UseUsing shooting functionsAdjusting the exposure
Exp.comp.set
Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and
ambient light, or just ambient light.1. MENU →
(Custom Settings) → [Exp.comp.set] → desired setting.
Menu item details
Ambient&flash (default setting):
Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light.
Ambient only :
Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only.
[81] How...")
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Exposure Set. Guide
You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure.1. MENU →
(Custom Settings) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting.
Menu item details
Off:
Does not display the guide.
On (default setting):
Displays the guide.
[83] How to Use
Using shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode (Continuous
shooting/Self-timer)
Drive Mode
You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting.
1. MENU →
(Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → desired...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/54339/w64_d_1486121694-sony-ilce-5100_d-84.png "Page 85
Exposure Set. Guide
You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure.1. MENU →
(Custom Settings) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting.
Menu item details
Off:
Does not display the guide.
On (default setting):
Displays the guide.
[83] How to Use
Using shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode (Continuous
shooting/Self-timer)
Drive Mode
You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting.
1. MENU →
(Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → desired...")
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DRO Bracket:
Shoots a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer.
[84] How to Use
Using shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode (Continuous
shooting/Self-timer)
Cont. Shooting
Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button.
1. MENU →
(Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Shooting] .
2 . Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel.
Menu Item Details
Continuous Shooting: Hi (default setting):
Continuous...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/54339/w64_d_1486121694-sony-ilce-5100_d-85.png "Page 86
DRO Bracket:
Shoots a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer.
[84] How to Use
Using shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode (Continuous
shooting/Self-timer)
Cont. Shooting
Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button.
1. MENU →
(Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Shooting] .
2 . Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel.
Menu Item Details
Continuous Shooting: Hi (default setting):
Continuous...")
Note If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the product. [76] How to Use Using shooting functionsAdjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation). Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Exposure Comp.] → desired setting. You can adjust the exposure in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Note You can adjust the exposure in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies. If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect. When you use [Manual Exposure] , you can compensate for the exposure only when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO] . [77] How to Use Using shooting functionsAdjusting the exposure Metering Mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure.1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi (default setting): Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi -pattern metering). Center: Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of the screen (Center-weighted metering). Spot: Measures only the central area (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background. Note [Multi] is selected when using the following functions: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] Zoom functions other than optical zoom [78] How to UseUsing shooting functionsAdjusting the exposure AE lock When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the light at a spot where the subject appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting. To reduce the brightness of the subject, meter the light at a spot brighter than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen. To make the subject brighter, meter the light at a spot darker than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings], then assign the [AEL toggle] to the desired key. 2 . Adjust the focus on the spot at which the exposure is adjusted. 3 . Press the button to which the [AEL toggle] function is assigned. The exposure is locked, and (AE lock) lights up.
4. Focus on the subject again and press the shutter button. To cancel the exposure lock, press the button to which the [AEL toggle] function is assigned. Hint If you select the[AEL hold] function in [Custom Key Settings], you can lock the exposure as long as you are holding down the AEL button. The [AEL hold] function cannot be assigned to the [Left Button] , [Right Button], and [Down Button] . [79] How to Use Using shooting functionsAdjusting the exposure AEL w/ shutter (still image) Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [AEL w/ shutter] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Fixes the exposure after adjusting the focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF] . When [Focus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF], and the product determines that the subject is moving, or you shoot burst images, the fixed exposure is cancelled. On: Fixes the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Off: Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this mode when you want to adjust focus and exposure separately. Note When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF] and [AEL w/ shutter] is [Off] or [Auto], the aperture is fixed at the moment you press the shutter button halfway. If the brightness changes drastically during continuous shooting, release your finger from the shutter button once, then press the shutter button halfway down again. When [AEL toggle] is assigned to any key using [Custom Key Settings], operation using the key will be given priority over the [ AEL w/ shutter] settings.
[80] How to UseUsing shooting functionsAdjusting the exposure Exp.comp.set Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light, or just ambient light.1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Exp.comp.set] → desired setting. Menu item details Ambient&flash (default setting): Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light. Ambient only : Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only. [81] How to Use Using shooting functionsAdjusting the exposure Zebra The zebra pattern will appear over the part of an image if the brightness level exceeds the IRE that you set. Use this zebra pattern as a guide to adjust the brightness. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zebra] → desired setting. Menu item details Off (default setting): Does not display the zebra pattern. 70/75/80/85/90/95/100/100+: Adjusts the brightness level. Note The zebra pattern is not displayed during HDMI connection. [82] How to Use Using shooting functionsAdjusting the exposure
Exposure Set. Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure.1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not display the guide. On (default setting): Displays the guide. [83] How to Use Using shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Single Shooting (default setting): Shoots one still image. Normal shooting mode. Cont. Shooting: Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. Self-timer: Shoots an image after 10 or 2 seconds. Self-timer(Cont): Shoots a specified number of images continuously after 10 seconds. Cont. Bracket: Shoots images while holding the shutter button down, each with different degrees of brightness. Single Bracket: Shoots a specified number of images, one by one, each with a different degree of brightness. WB bracket: Shoots a total of three images, each with a different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance, color temperature and color filter.
DRO Bracket: Shoots a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer. [84] How to Use Using shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Shooting] . 2 . Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu Item Details Continuous Shooting: Hi (default setting): Continuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about 6 images per second. Continuous Shooting: Lo : Continuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about 3 images per second. Hint To hold the focus and exposure during burst, change the following settings. The exposure of the first shot is determined when you press the shutter button halfway down. The exposure setting for the first shot is used for the subsequent shots. Set [Focus Mode] to [Continuous AF] or [Automatic AF] . Set [ AEL w/ shutter] to [Off] or [Auto]. [85] How to UseUsing shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Self-timer The product shoots an image using the self-timer with a 10-second or 2-second delay. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self -timer]. 2 . Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details
Self-timer: 10 Sec (default setting): Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds. To cancel the self-timer, press the shutter button again. Self-timer: 2 Sec : Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. This reduces the camera-shake caused by pressing the shutter button. Hint Press the / button of the control wheel to end the self-timer. Press the / button and select (Single Shooting ) of the control wheel to release the self-timer. [86] How to Use Using shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Self-timer(Cont) Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds. You can choose the best shot from several shots taken. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self -timer(Cont)]. 2 . Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 3 Img. (default setting): Shoots three frames in succession 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds. Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 5 Img. : Shoots five frames in succession 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds. [87] How to Use Using shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Cont. Bracket
Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed. You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording.1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Bracket] . 2 . Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Cont. Bracket: 0.3EV 3 Image (default setting): This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV. Cont. Bracket: 0.3EV 5 Image : This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV. Cont. Bracket: 0.5EV 3 Image : This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.5 EV. Cont. Bracket: 0.5EV 5 Image : This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.5 EV. Cont. Bracket: 0.7EV 3 Image : This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.7 EV. Cont. Bracket: 0.7EV 5 Image : This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.7 EV. Cont. Bracket: 1.0EV 3 Image : This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 2.0EV 3 Image : This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 3.0EV 3 Image : This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3.0 EV.
Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review. When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value. If a setting other than [ISO AUTO] is selected, the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed. When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value. When the flash is used, the product performs flash bracket shooting, which shifts the amount of flash light even if [Cont. Bracket] is selected. Press the shutter button for each image. [88] How to Use Using shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Single Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press the shutter button for each image. You can select an image that suits your purpose after recording. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Single Bracket]. 2 . Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Single Bracket: 0.3EV 3 Image (default setting): This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV. Single Bracket: 0.3EV 5 Image: This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV. Single Bracket: 0.5EV 3 Image: This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.5 EV. Single Bracket: 0.5EV 5 Image: This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.5 EV. Single Bracket: 0.7EV 3 Image:
This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.7 EV. Single Bracket: 0.7EV 5 Image: This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.7 EV. Single Bracket: 1.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV. Single Bracket: 2.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2.0 EV. Single Bracket: 3.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3.0 EV. Note When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value. If a setting other than [ISO AUTO] is selected, the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed. When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value. [89] How to Use Using shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) WB bracket Shoots three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings of white balance, color temperature and color filter. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [WB bracket] . 2 . Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details White Balance Bracket: Lo (default setting): Records a series of three images with small changes in the white balance. White Balance Bracket: Hi : Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance.