Sony DSLR A230L Instruction Manual - Page 9

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Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode)

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58

Shooting with program auto

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60

Shooting by controlling the blur of the background

(Aperture priority)

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61

Shooting a moving subject with various expressions

(Shutter speed priority)

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63

Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually

(Manual exposure)

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65

Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB)

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67

Using the

shooting function

Selecting the focus method

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69

Using autofocus

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69

Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock)

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71

Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the

subject (Autofocus mode)

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72

Selecting the focus area (AF area)

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73

Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus)

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74

Using the flash

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75

Performing wireless flash shooting

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78

Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash

compensation, Metering)

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79

Using brightness compensation for the entire image

(Exposure compensation)

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79

Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash compensation)

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80

Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a

subject (Metering mode)

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81

Setting ISO

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82

Adjusting the color tones (White balance)

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83

Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source

(Auto/Preset white balance)

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83

Registering the color tones (Custom white balance) .. 84

Section	Page
Notes on using your camera	7
Table of Contents	8
Preparing the camera	11
Checking the accessories supplied	11
Preparing the battery pack	12
Attaching a lens	18
Inserting a memory card	20
Preparing the camera	23
Using the accessories supplied	25
Checking the number of recordable images	27
Cleaning	29
Before your operation	32
Identifying parts and screen indicators	32
Front side	32
Rear side	33
Sides/Bottom	34
Switching the recording information display (DISP)	35
LCD monitor (Graphic Display)	36
LCD monitor (Standard Display)	38
Viewfinder	40
Selecting a function/setting	41
The functions selected by the Control button	42
The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button	43
The functions selected by the MENU button	43
Shooting images	45
Shooting an image without camera shake	45
Correct posture	45
Using the SteadyShot function	46
Using a tripod	47
/ Shooting with the automatic setting	48
Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject (Scene Selection)	51
Taking portrait photos	52
Taking landscape photos	53
Taking small-subject photos	54
Taking moving-subject photos	55
Taking sunset photos	56
Taking night view photos	57
Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode)	58
Shooting with program auto	60
Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority)	61
Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority)	63
Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure)	65
Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB)	67
Using the shooting function	69
Selecting the focus method	69
Using autofocus	69
Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock)	71
Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode)	72
Selecting the focus area (AF area)	73
Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus)	74
Using the flash	75
Performing wireless flash shooting	78
Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering)	79
Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation)	79
Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash compensation)	80
Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering mode)	81
Setting ISO	82
Adjusting the color tones (White balance)	83
Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source (Auto/Preset white balance)	83
Registering the color tones (Custom white balance)	84
Image processing	86
Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer)	86
Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style)	86
Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space)	88
Selecting the drive mode	89
Shooting single shot	89
Shooting continuously	89
Using the self-timer	90
Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket)	91
Shooting with the Remote Commander	93
Using the viewing function	94
Playing back images	94
Checking the information of recorded images	98
Protecting images (Protect)	101
Deleting images (Delete)	102
Viewing images on a TV screen	104
Changing your setup	108
Setting image size and image quality	108
Setting the method for recording on a memory card	110
Changing the noise reduction setting	112
Changing the functions of the control dial	113
Changing other settings	114
Setting the LCD monitor	116
Confirming the version of the camera	118
Resetting to the default	119
Viewing images on a computer	121
Copying images to your computer	121
Viewing images on your computer	125
Using the software	129
Printing images	135
Specifying DPOF	135
Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer	137
Others	140
Specifications	140
Troubleshooting	144
Warning messages	153
Precautions	156
Index	158

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