Sony SLT-A37M User Manual - Page 86

Scene Selection Selecting the shooting mode This mode is suitable for z Shooting with preset settings according to the scene Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection), select the desired mode, and shoot images (page 38). (Portrait) (Sports Action) (Macro) (Landscape) Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject. Expresses skin tones softly. • To blur the background more, set the lens to the telephoto position. • You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that is closer to the lens. • Use the lens hood to shoot backlit subjects. • Use the red-eye reduction function if the eyes of your subject turn red from the flash (page 58). Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still. The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed. • Press and hold the shutter button halfway down until the right moment. Shoots close subjects such as flowers, foods. • You can shoot a closer subject using a macro lens (sold separately). • Set the flash mode to [Flash Off] when you shoot a subject within 1 m (3.3 feet). • When shooting in macro mode, the SteadyShot function will not be fully effective. Use a tripod to achieve better results. • The shortest focal distance does not change. Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. • To accentuate the openness of the scenery, set the lens to wide angle. 86