Sony A 330 Manual

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 The shutter speed may become slower depending on the aperture value. 
When the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod.
 To blur the background more, use a telephoto lens or a lens that is 
equipped with a smaller diaphragm (bright lens).
 Set the flash mode to   (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash 
(page 84). However, the flash range differs according to the aperture 
value. When you shoot with the flash, check the flash range (page 86).
2Select the aperture value (F-
number)...

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 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions 
(Shutter speed priority)
This mode is suitable for
zShooting a moving subject at a 
moment in time. Use a faster shutter 
speed to crisply shoot an instant of 
the movement.
zTracing 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.
 The higher the ISO sensitivity, the more conspicuous the noise.
 When the shutter speed is one second or more, noise reduction (Long exp.NR) will 
be done after shooting. You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction.
 Set the flash mode to   (Fill-flash) when you shoot...

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 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual 
exposure)
This mode is suitable for
zShooting with the desired exposure 
setting by adjusting both the shutter 
speed and aperture.
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 select the item the control dial 
adjusts (shutter speed or aperture) with 
[Ctrl dial setup] (page 123). button
Shutter speed
Aperture (F-number) 

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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 
(page 92).
 Set the flash mode to   (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash (page 84). 
However, the flash range differs according to the aperture value. When you shoot 
with the flash, check the flash range (page 86).
3Shoot the image...

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 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB)
This mode is suitable for
zShooting trails of light, such as 
fireworks.
zShooting 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.
 Use the wireless Remote Commander (sold separately) (page 103). 
Pressing the SHUTTER button on the Remote Commander triggers 
BULB shooting and pressing it again stops BULB shooting. You do not 
need to press and hold the SHUTTER button on the Remote Commander.
Notes When using a tripod, turn off the SteadyShot function (page 46).
 The longer the exposure time, the more conspicuous the noise...

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Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF)
You can select either the LCD monitor (Live View) or the viewfinder 
(OVF) to shoot images.
When you look into the viewfinder, the subject inside the focus area comes 
into focus automatically (Eye-Start AF).
To deactivate the Eye-Start AF function
MENU button t  1 t [Eye-Start AF] t [Off]
 When attaching the FDA-M1AM Magnifier (sold separately) or the FDA-
A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, setting [Eye-Start 
AF] to [Off] is recommended because the...

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When it is hard to rotate the diopter-adjustment dial
Adjusting the focus of the finder (diopter adjustment)
Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial 
to your eyesight until the indicators 
appear clearly in the viewfinder.
 Turn the dial toward + when you are far-
sighted, toward – when you are near-sighted.
 Training the camera on a light allows you to 
adjust the diopter easily.
Put your fingers under the eyecup, and 
slide it upward to remove the eyecup, 
then adjust the diopter.
 When...

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Switching the recording information display (DISP)
Press DISP on the control button to 
switch between the Graphic Display and 
the Standard Display.
When you rotate the camera to a vertical 
position, the display automatically rotates 
to adjust to the camera position.
Standard Display
No display Graphic Display
(Default setting)