Sony A 330 Manual

Using the shooting function
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When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can 
adjust the focus manually.
Notes In the case of a subject that can be focused in autofocus mode, the z indicator lights 
up when the focus is confirmed. When the Wide AF area is used, the center area is 
used, and when the Local AF area is used, the area that is selected with the control 
button is used.
 When using a tele converter (sold separately), etc., rotation of the focusing ring may 
not be...

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Zooming in in one step
You can zoom in to the center of an image using the smart teleconverter 
(Digital zoom) and record the image.
The image size is automatically set to the following regardless of the 
selected image size.
* The number of pixels in the image size selected here is different from that 
of the image size selected in normal mode.
M:  3264 × 2176 pixels (DSLR-A380)/
2768 × 1840 pixels (DSLR-A330)
S: 2416 × 1600 pixels (DSLR-A380)/
2032 × 1360 pixels (DSLR-A330)
Notes When the LIVE...

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 When the smart teleconverter is available, [Metering mode] is set to   (Multi 
segment). 

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Using the flash
In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, 
and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you 
can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject.
When the mode dial is set to AUTO, the flash pops up automatically if it is 
dark or you are shooting into the light.
1 on the control button t Select 
the desired setting
2After the flash has finished 
charging, shoot the subject.
 Flashing: The flash is being...

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 The lens hood (sold separately) may block the light of the flash. Remove 
the lens hood when using the flash.
 When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or 
greater.
 When shooting indoors or shooting nightscapes, you can use slow sync to 
shoot a brighter image of people and backgrounds.
 You can use rear sync to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving 
subject such as a moving bicycle or a walking person.
Notes Do not hold the camera...

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The flash range
The range of the built-in flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture 
value. Refer to the following table.
The AF illuminator
 AF illuminator does not operate when [Autofocus mode] is set to   
(Continuous AF) or the subject is moving in   (Automatic AF). (The 
 or   indicator lights.)
 The AF illuminator may not operate with focal lengths of 300 mm or longer.
 When an external flash is attached, the AF illuminator of the external 
flash is used.
To deactivate the AF...

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With an external wireless flash (sold separately), you can shoot with the 
flash without a cord when the external flash is not attached to the camera. 
By changing the position of the flash, you can shoot an image with a three 
dimensional feel by highlighting the contrast of light and shadow on the 
subject.
For the actual steps of shooting, refer to the operating instructions of the 
flash.
Notes The camera cannot perform a pre-flash test of the wireless flash. Confirm...

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Adjusting the brightness of the image 
(Exposure, Flash compensation, 
Metering)
Except for recording mode M, the exposure is automatically selected 
(Automatic exposure).
Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure, you can 
perform exposure compensation by shifting the exposure to either the + 
side or the – side, depending on your preference. You can make the entire 
image brighter by shifting to the + side. The entire image becomes darker 
when you shift it to the – side.
Using...

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 Adjust the compensation level by checking the recorded image.
 Using bracket shooting, you can shoot multiple images with the exposure 
shifted to the plus or minus sides (page 101).
Note This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection.
To shoot while checking the screen using the histogram
3Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
Shooting techniques
The histogram displays the luminance 
distribution that shows how many pixels 
of a...

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Notes The histogram displayed in Live View mode does not indicate the final recorded 
image. It indicates the condition of the image just monitored on the LCD monitor. 
The histogram will differ based on aperture setting, etc.
 The histogram differs between shooting and playback in the following situations:
– When firing the flash.
– When the subject has low intensity, such as night scenery.
When shooting with the flash, you can adjust the amount of flash light 
alone, without changing the exposure...