Sony SLT-A58 α Handbook - Page 93

3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain the correct exposure. • When the camera judges that the proper exposure cannot be obtained using the selected aperture value, the shutter speed flashes. If this happens, adjust the aperture again. Selecting the shooting mode Shutter speed Shooting techniques • The shutter speed may become slower depending on the aperture value. When the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod. • To blur the background more, use a telephoto lens or a lens that is equipped with a smaller aperture value (bright lens). • You can check the approximate blurring of the image before recording using the preview button. Notes • Press the button when you shoot with the flash. However, the flash range differs according to the aperture value. When you shoot with the flash, check the flash range under "Specifications." Shooting (Advanced Operations) 93