Setting the image processing, Picture effect, Fect (134) – Sony A57 User Manual
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Setting the image processing
Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic 
expression.
Picture Effect
(Picture Effect) on the control
button t Select the desired setting
• When a mode that has a fine adjustment
option is selected, select the desired 
setting with b/B.
(Off)
Does not use the Picture Effect function.
(Toy Camera)
Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded corners 
and pronounced colors. You can set the color tone with b/B.
(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. You can select primary 
colors or black and white with b/B.
(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 1 specific color, but converts 
others to black and white. You can select a color with b/B.
(High Contrast
Mono.)
Creates a high-contrast image in black and white.
(Soft Focus)
Creates an image filled with a soft lighting effect. You can set 
the intensity of the effect with b/B.
(HDR Painting)
Creates the look of a painting, enhancing the colors and 
details. The camera releases the shutter 3 times. You can set 
the effect intensity with b/B.
(Rich-tone
Mono.)
Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and 
reproduction of details. The camera releases the shutter 3 
times.
