Sony A 100 Manual

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Using the shooting functions
For details on the operation 1 page 60
( : The default setting)
When you press and hold the shutter button, the camera records the images continuously at a 
maximum of three images per second.
 The number of frames that can be shot continuously is indicated in the viewfinder, and when shooting 
continuously, this number decreases.
After the images have been recorded on the recording medium, the number returns to the original number, 
depending on the camera memory buffer....

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After you press the shutter button, the shutter will be released either about ten seconds or two 
seconds later. 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 because the mirror 
is pulled up beforehand.
Check that the focus is confirmed on the subject, then press the shutter button.
( : The default setting)
 When using the 10-second self-timer, the self-timer...

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Using the shooting functions
For details on the operation 1 page 60
( : The default setting)
 When using the flash, press the shutter button frame by frame regardless of the setting.
 The image is shot in the order of 0 (correct), - (under), and + (over). The order can be changed in [Bracket 
order] in the   Recording menu (page 87).
 The base exposure is set at the first frame in the bracket. The base exposure moves if exposure 
compensation is used.
 Normally, the focal point changes in every...

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 When Single bracket is selected, if the shutter button is pressed halfway down and released, “br 1” appears 
for the ambient light bracket and “Fbr 1” appears for the flash bracket in the viewfinder. When bracket 
shooting starts, it indicates what number the next frame is, for instance, “br 2”, “br 3”.
Based on the selected white balance, and color temperature/CC filter, three pictures are taken 
while automatically shifting the color temperature. One shot...

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Using the shooting functions
 Adjusting the exposure
You can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera. Use this mode when you 
do not get the proper exposure, for instance, the subject and its background have high contrast 
(light and dark). 
Press the +/– (Exposure) button and turn the control dial to adjust the exposure.Toward +: Brightens an image.
0:The exposure is determined automatically by 
the camera.
Toward –: Darkens an image.
Tow a r d  – Tow a r d  +
The compensation...

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zShooting techniques
While shooting images, the camera automatically determines the exposure. When shooting a whitish 
overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera judges that the subject is bright and 
may set a darker exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the + plus direction 
is effective.
When shooting a darker overall image, the camera judges that the subject is dark and may set a brighter 
exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of...

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Using the shooting functions
 Locking the exposure (AE lock)
You can fix the exposure before deciding on the composition when taking a picture. This is 
effective when the metering object and focusing object are different, or when you want to 
shoot continuously while keeping the same exposure value.
1Target the subject for which you want to meter the exposure. Adjust the focus (you do not need to lock the focus.)
2Press the AEL (AE lock) button. “AEL”* lights up in the viewfinder and on the LCD...

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Example: When the composition is determined in the scene below and the AEL (AE lock) 
button is pressed
The indicator displays are as follows when the AEL (AE lock) button is pressed.
AEL (AE lock) button is 
pressedRecompose on 1 while 
holding the AEL (AE lock) 
button downRecompose on 2 while 
holding the AEL (AE lock) 
button down
Turn the camera on 1 and 
the light level of 1 is 
displayed. The locked 
exposure (0) stays the same.
The light level of 1 is 1.3Ev 
less than the locked exposure...

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Using the shooting functions
 Slow Sync (Shooting the dark background 
with flash)
When you shoot a portrait outdoors at night with a dark background, a normal use of flash will 
capture a clear image of the subject, but the background is out of flash range and will be too 
dark. In such a case, slow sync shooting (shooting with the flash and a slow shutter speed) 
allows you to capture a clear image of both the subject and the background.
1Pull up the built-in flash.
2Shoot with the AEL (AE lock)...

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Depth-of-field preview
The viewfinder shows an image captured with the widest aperture. The change in aperture 
affects the sharpness of the subject image, creating a discrepancy between the sharpness seen 
in the viewfinder and in the actual picture. The preview function enables you to see the image 
with the aperture used in the actual shooting, allowing you to check the approximate sharpness 
of the subject image before the actual shooting.
Press the depth-of-field preview button after the subject...