Sony DSLR-A230 Instruction Manual page 90

The maximum number of continuous shots
The number of continuous shooting images obtainable has an upper limit.
Fine/Standard
No limit (Until the memory card is full)
RAW & JPEG
3 images
RAW
6 images
Notes
• You cannot shoot images continuously when "0" flashes in the viewfinder. Wait
until the indicator disappears.
• When the exposure mode is set to a Scene Selection mode other than
~
(Sports
Action), you cannot shoot continuously.
• The speed of continuous shooting may be slower when the battery level is
insufficient or at low ambient temperatures.
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.
[Self-timer(Cont.)] is convenient to prevent failure because the camera
'continuously shoots either three or five images after a 10 second pause.
1
~
/
~ on the control button
--+
\9
(Self-timer)
--+
Select the
desired setting
• The number after ~ is the number of
seconds that is currently selected.
• Select
~C
to use the continuous self-
timer.
2
Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
• When the self-timer is activated, audio signals and the self-timer lamp
indicate the condition. The self-timer lamp flashes quickly and the audio
signal sounds quickly right before the shooting.
To cancel the self-timer
Press
~
/ Qh on the control button.
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