PlayMemories Camera Apps Help Guide

Digital Filter

Using “Digital Filter,” you can create shooting effects similar to graduated ND, reverse graduated ND, half color, color stripe, and other filters used in landscape photography, etc. For example, you can use it to shoot the beautiful “golden hour” or “blue hour” just before or after sunrise and sunset.

MENU

You can configure the application’s functions using MENU.

  • The functions below are limited on some models. For model-specific restrictions, refer to “Specifications.”

Filter Sets

You can set the number of areas.

2 Areas Filter:
You can set two areas for shooting. This setting lets you achieve effects similar to filters such as graduated ND or graduated color.
3 Areas Filter:
You can set three areas for shooting. This setting lets you achieve effects similar to filters such as reverse graduated ND or color stripe.

Filter Shoot. Settings

Sets [Shooting Order] and [Shoot. Screen Set.].

Shooting Order:
Sets the shooting order for the various areas.
Shoot. Screen Set.:
You can select which area’s settings are applied to the live view.
  • High-ISO noise reduction is performed according to the ISO sensitivity of the last recorded image. If there is noticeable high-ISO noise, it is recommended that you set an ISO sensitivity other than [ISO AUTO] and make each area’s exposure the same or a similar value, or shoot the area with a high ISO sensitivity last.
  • Information for the last recorded image is recorded in the Exif information for the image with effects applied.

Shooting Tips

Displays shooting tips for taking pictures with this application.

Vertical Pos. Link

Sets whether or not to automatically rotate the boundary according to the orientation of the camera (vertical/horizontal).

ISO AUTO Max/Min

Adjusts the ISO sensitivity range that takes effect automatically when ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO]. The default range is set higher than the normal minimum value, and lower than the normal maximum value.

  • On some models, this function cannot be set in the application. Set it using MENU on the camera.

ISO AUTO Min. SS

Selects the shutter speed at which the ISO sensitivity starts changing when ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO]. In the default setting, the shutter speed is decreased with priority over the ISO sensitivity.

Copy Theme Set.

Copies all the setting values adjusted for another theme to the current theme.

Reset Current Theme

Restores all the setting values for the current theme to their defaults.

Save Image

Sets whether to save the original images.

  • The [Save Image] function is not available on some models. Only the images with effects applied are saved on these models.
Only Effect Image:
Saves only the image with effects applied.
All:
Saves the original images recorded for each area.

Skip Finishing Adjustment

Sets whether to display the [Preview] screen to proceed to the finishing adjustment procedure, or to save images without displaying the screen after the shutter button is pressed.

Touchless Shoot.

When [Touchless Shoot.] is set to [On], you can release the shutter by bringing your hand near the eye sensor. Since you can release the shutter without touching the shutter button, blur is reduced.

  • When [Touchless Shoot.] is set to [On], you cannot use the viewfinder.
  • Before launching this application, use MENU on the camera to set [FINDER/MONITOR] to [Auto].

White Balance Limit

Limits the white balance settings to [C.Temp./Filter], etc. By limiting the settings, you can change the color temperature on the [Area Settings] screen more quickly.

You can change this setting value by pressing the button on the dedicated setting screen for white balance.

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