Sony A 200 Manual

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 Use   (Multi segment) metering for general shooting.
 When shooting a subject with strong contrast in the focus area, measure 
the light of the subject you want to shoot with the proper exposure using 
Spot metering, then perform AE lock shooting (page 76).
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Setting ISO
Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended 
exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity.
Notes When ISO is set to [AUTO], ISO is automatically set as follows.
 The [AUTO] setting is not provided in recording mode M. If you change the 
recording mode to M with the [AUTO] setting, it is switched to [100]. Set the ISO 
according to your shooting conditions.
1Press the ISO button to display 
the ISO screen.ISO button
2Select the desired value with...

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Adjusting the color tones (White balance)
The color tone of the subject changes depending on the characteristics of 
the light source. The table below shows how the color tone changes based 
on various light sources, compared with a subject that appears white under 
the sunlight.
White balance is a feature that adjusts the color tone to approximate what 
you see. Use this feature when the color tone of the image did not come out 
as you expected, or when you want to change...

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 Use the white balance bracket function if you cannot get the desired color 
in the selected option (page 92).
 When you select [5500K] (ColorTemperature) or [00] (Color filter), you 
can adjust the value to the desired value (below).
 When you select   (Custom), you can register your setting (page 85).
Fn button t [White balance] t [5500K] (ColorTemperature) or 
[00] (Color filter)
 To set the color temperature, select the value with b/B.
 To set the color filter, select the compensation direction...

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*1The value is the color temperature value currently selected.*2The value is the Color filter value currently selected.
In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light source, 
use of custom white balance is recommended in order to accurately 
reproduce the whiteness.
5500K*1 
(ColorTemperature)Sets the white balance by the color temperature. The higher 
the number, the more reddish the image and the lower the 
number, the more bluish the image.
00*
2...

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Note The message “Custom WB error” indicates that the value is beyond the expected 
range. (When the flash is used on a subject in close proximity or a subject with a 
bright color is in the frame.) If you register this value, the   indicator turns yellow 
on the recording information display on the LCD monitor. You can shoot at this 
point, but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more 
correct white balance value.
To call the custom white balance setting
Fn button t [White...

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Image processing
Fn button t [D-RangeOptimizer] t Select the desired setting
  (Advanced) of D-Range Optimizer has no effect on RAW files. 
Correct images using the D-Range Optimizer function of “Image Data 
Converter SR.”
MENU button t  1 t [Creative Style] t Select the desired 
setting
 When you want to adjust   (Contrast),   (Saturation), or   
(Sharpness), select the desired item with b/B, then adjust the value with 
v/V.
Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range...

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 (Contrast),   (Saturation), and   (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each 
Creative Style item.
About Adobe RGB color space
Adobe RGB color space has a wide range of color reproduction, compared 
to sRGB that is the standard color space of the digital camera. If the main 
purpose is to print out the image, especially when a large part of the subject 
is vivid green or red, Adobe RGB is more effective than other sRGB color 
modes.
 The file name of the image starts with “_DSC.”
Notes If the Scene...

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 Selecting the drive mode
This camera has five drive modes, such as single-shot advanced, 
continuous advanced. Use them for your purpose.
This mode is for normal shooting.
 button t  (Single-shot adv.)
The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of 3 images per 
second*.
* Our measurement conditions. The speed of continuous shooting is slower, 
depending on shooting conditions.
The maximum number of continuous shots
The number of continuous shooting images...

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The 10-second self-timer is convenient when the photographer appears in a 
photo and the 2-second self-timer is convenient to reduce the camera shake.
To cancel the self-timer
To cancel the activated self-timer, press the   button.
Note When you press the shutter button without looking into the viewfinder, use the 
eyepiece cover (page 27).
Bracket shooting allows you to shoot several images, each with different 
degrees of exposure. This camera is equipped with an auto bracket 
function. Specify the...