Sony A 230 Manual

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Fn button t [Metering mode] t Select the desired mode
 Use   (Multi segment) metering for general shooting.
Note When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, [Metering mode] is 
fixed to   (Multi segment) and you cannot select other modes.
Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a 
subject (Metering mode)
 (Multi segment)This mode measures light on each area after dividing the total 
area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure 
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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 the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, ISO is fixed to AUTO 
and you cannot select other ISO numbers.
 When the exposure mode is set to P/A/S and ISO is set to [AUTO], ISO is 
automatically set between ISO 100 and ISO 400.
 The [AUTO] setting is not provided in recording mode M. If you change the 
recording mode to M with the [AUTO]...

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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 
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 When you select   (Custom), you can register your setting (below).
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.
AWB (Auto WB)The camera automatically detects a light source and adjusts 
the color tones.
 (Daylight)If you select an option to suit a specific light source, the color 
tones are adjusted for the light source (preset white balance).
 (Shade)
 (Cloudy)
 (Tungsten)...

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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...

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Image processing
Fn button t [D-RangeOptimizer] t Select the desired setting
Notes  (Advanced) is selected when the exposure mode is set to AUTO or one of the 
following Scene Selection modes:   (Portrait),   (Landscape) or   (Macro).
 (Standard) is selected when the exposure mode is set to   (Sports Action) in 
Scene Selection.
 (Off) is selected when the exposure mode is set to   (Sunset) or   (Night 
Port./View) in Scene Selection.
 For enlarged RAW images, the effects of the D-Range optimizer...

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 (Contrast),   (Saturation), and   (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each 
Creative Style item.
Notes When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, [Creative Style] is 
fixed to   (Standard) and you cannot select other settings.
 When   (B/W) is selected, you cannot adjust the saturation.  (Standard)For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful 
colors.
 (Vivid)The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting 
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The way colors are represented with combinations of numbers or the range 
of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color 
space, depending on your purpose.
MENU button t  2 t [Color Space] t Select the desired 
setting
Notes Adobe RGB is for applications or printers that support color management and 
DCF2.0 option color space. Using some applications or printers that do not support 
them may result in or print images that do not faithfully reproduce the color.
 When displaying...

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 Selecting the drive mode
This camera has five drive modes, such as single-shot advanced, and 
continuous advanced. Use them to suit your purpose.
This mode is for normal shooting.
Note When the exposure mode is set to   (Sports Action) in Scene Selection, you cannot 
shoot single shot.
The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of 2.5 images 
per second*.
* Our measurement conditions. The speed of continuous shooting is slower, 
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The maximum number of continuous shots
The number of continuous shooting images obtainable has an upper limit.
Notes You cannot shoot images continuously when “0” flashes in the viewfinder. Wait 
until the indicator disappears.
 When the exposure mode is set to a Scene Selection mode other than   (Sports 
Action), you cannot shoot continuously.
 The speed of continuous shooting may be slower when the battery level is 
insufficient or at low ambient temperatures.
The 10-second self-timer is convenient...