Sony A 230 Manual

Shooting images
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Shooting with a suitable setting for the 
subject (Scene Selection)
Selecting an appropriate mode for the subject or the shooting conditions 
allows you to shoot the image with a suitable setting for the subject.
When you turn the mode dial, the explanation of the selected mode and 
methods of shooting are displayed on the screen (Help Guide disp.). You 
can clear the Help Guide (page 114).
Note The camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings. 
Since the...

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Set the mode dial to   (Portrait).
 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 (sold separately) to shoot backlit subjects.
 Use the red-eye reduction function if the eyes of your subject turn red 
from the flash (page 77).
 Set the flash mode to   (Flash Off) when you shoot without the flash 
(page 75). 
 Taking portrait photos
This mode is suitable for
zBlurring away...

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Set the mode dial to   (Landscape).
 To accentuate the openness of the scenery, set the lens to wide angle.
 Set the flash mode to   (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash 
(page 75).
 Taking landscape photos
This mode is suitable for
zShooting the entire range of scenery 
in sharp focus with vivid colors.
Shooting techniques 

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Set the mode dial to   (Macro).
 Get close to the subject and shoot at the minimum distance of the lens.
 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.
 Set the flash mode to   (Flash Off) when you shoot without the flash 
(page 75). 
 Taking small-subject photos
This mode...

Shooting images
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Set the mode dial to   (Sports Action).
 The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is 
pressed.
 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down until the right moment.
 Set the flash mode to   (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash 
(page 75).
 Taking moving-subject photos
This mode is suitable for
zShooting moving subjects outdoors 
or in bright places.
Shooting techniques 

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Set the mode dial to   (Sunset).
 Used to shoot an image accentuating the red color compared with other 
modes. This is also suitable for shooting the beautiful red of the sunrise.
 Set the flash mode to   (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash 
(page 75).
 Taking sunset photos
This mode is suitable for
zShooting the red of the sunset 
beautifully.
Shooting techniques 

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Set the mode dial to   (Night Port./View).
Set the flash mode to   (Flash Off) when you shoot a night view without 
persons (page 75).
 Take care that the subject does not move to prevent the image from 
blurring.
 The shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is recommended.
Note The picture may not be taken properly when shooting a wholly dark night scene.
 Taking night view photos
This mode is suitable for
zShooting night scenes at a distance 
without losing the dark atmosphere 
of...

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Shooting an image the way you want it 
(Exposure mode)
With a single lens reflex camera, you can adjust the shutter speed (how 
long the shutter is open) and aperture (the range that is in focus: depth of 
field) to enjoy a variety of photographic expressions.
For example, you can use a fast shutter speed to shoot the ephemeral shape 
of a wave, or you can accentuate a flower by opening the aperture to put 
everything in front of and beyond the flower out of focus. These are a few 
of the effects you...

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When you turn the mode dial, the explanation of the selected mode and 
methods of shooting are displayed on the screen (Help Guide disp.). You 
can clear the Help Guide (page 114). 

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 Shooting with program auto
This mode is suitable for
zUsing the automatic exposure, while 
keeping the custom settings for ISO 
sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range 
optimizer, etc.
1Set the mode dial to P.
2Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 69 to 
93).
 Set the flash mode to   (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash 
(page 75).
3Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.