Scene Selection - Sony α SLT-A58 Instruction Manual

Scene Selection

This mode is suitable for
Shooting with preset settings based on the scene
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Set the mode dial to
mode, and shoot images (page 38).
(Portrait)
(Sports Action)
(Macro)
(Landscape)
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(Scene Selection), select the desired
Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens
the subject. Accentuates skin tones
softly.
• To blur the background more, set the
lens to the telephoto position.
• You can shoot a vivid image by
focusing on the eye that is closer to the lens.
• Use the lens hood to shoot backlit subjects.
• Use the red-eye reduction function if the eyes of your
subject turn red from the flash (page 57).
Shoots a moving subject at a fast
shutter speed so that the subject looks
as if it is standing still. The camera
shoots images continuously while the
shutter button is pressed.
• Press and hold the shutter button
halfway down and wait for the right moment.
Shoots close-ups of the subjects such as
flowers, foods.
• You can shoot a closer subject using
a macro lens (sold separately).
• Set the flash mode to [Flash Off]
when you shoot a subject within 1 m
(3.3 feet).
• When shooting in macro mode, the SteadyShot function
will not be fully effective. Use a tripod to achieve better
results.
• The shortest focal distance does not change.
Shoots the entire range of scenery in
sharp focus with vivid colors.
• To accentuate the openness of the
scenery, set the lens to wide angle.
Selecting the shooting mode