Sony SLT-A99V α Handbook - Page 71

Scene Selection Selecting a shooting mode This mode is suitable for z Shooting with preset settings according to the scene Selecting a shooting mode 1 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection) (page 68). • To change the scene, press the Fn button, then select another scene. 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. (Portrait) (Sports Action) (Macro) 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 40). 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-ups of the 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. 71