Sony DSLR A700H User's Guide - Page 35

Using the shooting functions Scene Selection You can shoot with the following preset settings according to the scene. • You can change any of the settings except Creative Style (page 67) but the settings are reset by choosing another mode or turning off the power. Portrait Landscape Shoots with backgrounds blur away, and the subject is sharpened. • To blur the background more, using the telephoto position of the lens is more effective. • It is recommended that you use the flash when the subject is backlit. Also, when you do not use the flash, it is recommended that you use the lens hood to prevent unnecessary light from seeping into the lens. Shoots scenery with vivid and sharp colors. • It is recommended that you push down the flash not to fire the flash. • The shutter speed becomes slower when the subject is dark. If appears in the viewfinder, be careful about camera shake or use a tripod. The Super SteadyShot function is also effective. Macro Shoots close subjects such as flowers, insects. You can achieve clear and sharp focus. • When shooting with the built-in flash within the range of 1 m (39 3/8 inches), shadows may appear on the lower part of the image. Do not use with the built-in flash. • The minimum recording distance is not changed even if you select Macro. To shoot a larger image, using a macro lens is recommended. Sports action Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in bright places. • The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down (Continuous AF, page 52). • The camera shoots the image continuously while the shutter button is pressed (Continuous adv., page 56). • Do not use the flash if the subject is out of the flash range (Push the built-in flash back down). Flash range t page 65 Sunset Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully. 35