Sony A 200 Manual

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Shooting images
 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions 
(Shutter speed priority)
This mode is suitable to
zShoot a moving subject at a moment 
in time. Use a faster shutter speed to 
crisply shoot an instant of the 
movement.
zTrace the movement to express the 
dynamism and flow. Use a slower 
shutter speed to shoot a trailing 
image of the moving subject.
1Set the mode dial to S. 

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 When the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod.
 When shooting an indoor sport, select a higher ISO sensitivity.
Notes The   (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in shutter speed priority 
mode.
 When using the flash, if you close the aperture (a larger F-number) by making the 
shutter speed slower, the light of the flash does not reach a distant subject.
 The higher the ISO sensitivity, the more outstanding the noise.
 When the shutter speed is one second or more, noise reduction (Long...

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Shooting images
 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual 
exposure)
This mode is suitable to
zShoot with the desired exposure 
setting by adjusting both the shutter 
speed and aperture.
zUse an exposure meter.
1Set the mode dial to M.
2Rotate the control dial to adjust 
the shutter speed, and while 
pressing the   button, rotate the 
control dial to adjust the aperture.
 You can assign a function to the control 
dial with [Ctrl dial setup] (page 112). button
Shutter speed
Aperture (F-...

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Notes The   (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure 
mode.
 When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set to [100]. In M mode, 
the ISO setting [AUTO] is not available. Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary.
Manual shift
You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without 
changing the exposure you set.
3Shoot the image after the 
exposure is set.
 Check the exposure value on the EV 
scale.
Toward +: Images become brighter.
Toward –:...

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Shooting images
 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB)
This mode is suitable to
zShoot trails of light, such as 
fireworks.
zShoot trails of stars.
1Set the mode dial to M.
2Rotate the control dial to the left 
until [BULB] is indicated.
BULB
3While pressing the   button, 
rotate the control dial to adjust 
the aperture (F-number).
 button 

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 Use a tripod.
 Set the focus to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, 
etc.
 If you use a Remote Commander that is equipped with a shutter button 
lock function (not supplied), you can leave the shutter open using the 
Remote Commander.
Notes When using a tripod, turn off the Super SteadyShot function.
 The longer the exposure time, the more outstanding the noise on the image.
 After shooting, noise reduction (Long exp.NR) will be done for the same amount of 
time that the shutter...

Using the shooting function
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Using the shooting function
Selecting the focus method
There are two methods for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus.
 To select the area used for focusing, set up [AF area] (page 70).
Using autofocus
1Set the focus mode switch to AF.
2Look into the viewfinder.
The subject inside the focus area comes into focus automatically (Eye-Start 
AF).
3Press the shutter button halfway 
down to check the focus and shoot 
the image.
 When the focus is confirmed, the focus...

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Focus indicator
Subjects that may require special focusing:
Using the autofocus, it is hard to focus on the following subjects. In such 
cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 69) or manual focus 
(page 71).
 A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall.
 Two subjects at different distances overlapping in the AF area.
 A subject that is composed of repeating patterns, such as the facade of a 
building.
 A subject that is very bright or glittering, such as the sun, the...

Using the shooting function
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To deactivate the Eye-Start AF function
MENU button t  1 t [Eye-Start AF] t [Off]
 When attaching the FDA-M1AM Magnifier (not supplied) or the FDA-
A1AM Angle Finder (not supplied) to the camera, setting [Eye-Start AF] 
to [Off] is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below the 
viewfinder may be activated.
Fn button t [Autofocus mode] t Select the desired setting
Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock)
1Place the subject within the AF 
area and...

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 Use   (Single-shot AF) when the subject is motionless.
 Use   (Continuous AF) when the subject is in motion.
Fn button t [AF area] t Select the desired setting
 (Automatic AF)When you press and hold the shutter button, if the subject is 
motionless, the focus is locked and if the subject is in motion, 
the camera continues to focus.
 (Continuous 
AF)The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is 
pressed and held halfway down.
 The audio signals will not sound when the subject is in...