§ Sony daily recipe
Heat Haze City Life
A punchy, high-contrast documentary recipe built for capturing the raw energy of summer street life — crowded markets, festival crowds, busy intersections, and sun-drenched sidewalks. The VV2 creative look pushes colors toward vivid, saturated warmth while the elevated contrast carves deep shadows under harsh midday sun. Slight positive exposure keeps sun-lit skin tones and signage readable without blowing out highlights. Use this on bustling summer days when the city is alive and you want images that feel urgent, real, and alive with heat. Best shot in continuous shooting with auto ISO to react fast to unpredictable moments.
§ Settings
Sony camera settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Creative Look | VV2 |
| White balance | Daylight |
| Contrast | +2 |
| Fade | 0 |
| Saturation | +2 |
| Sharpness | +1 |
| Exposure comp. | +0.3 |
| ISO | 400–3200 |
| Color depth | +1 |
§ Cameras
Compatible cameras
- α7 IV
- α7R V
- α7R IV
- α1
- α9 III
- α7S III
- α6700
- α7 III