Flash - Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 Operating Instructions Manual

(Continuous AF)
To make a fine adjustment in
1 Select (Direct Manual Focus) in AF mode.
2 Press the shutter button halfway down to lock the focus.
3 Turn the focusing ring to fine-tune the focus while pressing the shutter button halfway down.
Shutter button
Focusing ring
4 Press the shutter button fully down.
• Once you release your finger from the shutter button, the focus lock operation starts again from the
beginning when you press the shutter button halfway down.

Flash

Sets up the flash mode and the flash compensation.
Flash mode
If the built-in flash is pulled up, the flash automatically fires when the surroundings are dark
(the default setting). You can intentionally change the flash mode.
1 Display the flash mode screen with the function dial and the Fn button (page 43).
2 Display the Flash mode screen with v on the controller.
3 Select the desired mode with b/B on the controller, then press the center of the controller.
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In this AF mode, the camera continues to focus while the
shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode
is used when the subject is in motion.
• If the wide AF area is selected, the focus frame switches to
match the position of the subject. The frame in focus turns red
and starts flashing.
• The buzzer will not sound when the subject is in focus.
(Direct Manual Focus)
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