Using The Preview Function - Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Instruction Manual

Using the preview function

You can check the approximate sharpness of the subject in the viewfinder
before the actual shooting (Optical preview).
Then, you can check the condition of the image on the LCD monitor on the
rear of the camera beforehand, and on the same screen, you can check and
adjust the effect of the exposure, white balance, D-Range Optimizer, and so
on (Intelligent preview).
1
Focus on the subject and press
the preview button.
While the button is held down, the
aperture is narrowed to match the
aperture value displayed in the
viewfinder (Optical preview).
• You can adjust the aperture during the
preview.
2
Release the preview button.
The image is displayed on the LCD
monitor (Intelligent preview).
• Maintain the camera position until the
image is displayed on the LCD monitor
after releasing the button.
3
Select an item with b/B on the multi-selector, then adjust the
value with the front or rear control dial.
The adjusted value is maintained except for some functions.
• Pressing the DISP button compares the modified image to the original
image. Pressing it again returns to the modified image.
• Pressing the
4
Press the shutter button halfway down, and clear the Intelligent
preview screen to shoot.
button returns the values to the original values.
Preview button
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