Sony NEX-6 review – Dynamic range

The NEX-6 is able to capture a wide range of tones in a single frame. The camera also offers auto DRO and HDR modes, with HDR available in JPEG only. HDR makes use of the camera’s high-speed shutter to record three consecutive frames and then blend them to extend the dynamic range. I found that in good light a tripod was not necessary for a crisp image. DRO auto gives a more subtle lift to tones, generally brightening shadow areas. All in all, for scenes within the camera’s range, I found it best to leave DRO off because shadow detail is brightened a little too much for my liking. However, for scenes of high contrast it is worth keeping the DRO auto function on.