Sony DSLR A230L Instruction Manual - Page 71

Using the shooting function To measure the exact distance to the subject The mark located on the top of the camera shows the location of the image sensor*. When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. * The image sensor is the part of the camera that acts as the film. Notes • If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the camera. • When the focus mode switch on the camera is set to MF, the correct focus is not achieved, even if the focus mode switch on the lens is set to AF. To switch to auto focus, set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF. To deactivate the Eye-Start AF function MENU button t 1 t [Eye-Start AF] t [Off] • When attaching the FDA-M1AM Magnifier (sold separately) or the FDAA1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, setting [Eye-Start AF] to [Off] is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated. Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock) 1 Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down. The focus and exposure are fixed. 71