Using The Shooting Functions; Using The Mode Dial - Sony DSLR-A700H User’s Guide User's And Troubleshooting Manual

Using the shooting functions

Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.
Recording modes
: Auto adjustment mode
Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically, depending entirely
on the camera.
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene (page 35).
Program auto mode
P:
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter
speed and the aperture value). The other settings can be adjusted, and your setting
values can be saved (page 36).
Aperture priority mode
A:
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually (page 37).
S: Shutter speed priority mode
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually (page 39).
M: Manual exposure mode
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed
and the aperture value) (page 41).
Memory recall mode
MR:
Allows you to recall a setup registered in [Memory] in the
(page 79).
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Mode dial
step 5 in "Read This First"
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: Scene Selection mode
Recording menu