Sony DSLR-A230 Instruction Manual page 70

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Press the shutter button halfway
down to check the focus and shoot
the image.
• When the focus is confirmed, the focus
indicator changes to •
or~..,
(below).
• The sensor used for focusing in the AF
area illuminated in red (page 73).
Shooting technique
Focus area sensor
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Focus indicator
• To select the area used for focusing, set up [AF area] (page 73).
Focus indicator
Focus indicator Status
em
Focus locked. Ready to shoot.
~..,
lit
Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving
subject. Ready to shoot.
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lit
Still focusing. You cannot release the shutter.
• flashing
Cannot focus. The shutter is locked.
Subjects that may require special focusing
U sing the autofocus, it is hard to focus on the following subjects. In such
cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 71) or manual focus
(page 74).
• A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall.
• Two subjects at different distances overlapping in the AF area.
• A subject that is composed of repeating patterns, such as the facade of a
building.
• A subject that is very bright or glittering, such as the sun, the body of an
automobile, or the surface of water.
• Ambient light is not
sufficient.
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