Sony DSLR-A200 Instruction Manual (DSLR-A200) User Manual

Using the shooting function
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Using the shooting function
Selecting the focus method
There are two methods for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus.
• To select the area used for focusing, set up [AF area] (page 70).
Using autofocus
1 Set the focus mode switch to AF.
2 Look into the viewfinder.
The subject inside the focus area comes into focus automatically (Eye-Start
AF).
3 Press the shutter button halfway
down to check the focus and shoot
the image.
• When the focus is confirmed, the focus
indicator changes to z or
(page 68).
• The sensor used for focusing in the AF
area illuminated briefly in red
(page 70).
Focus area sensor
Focus indicator
Shooting technique
Focus area

Sony DSLR-A200 Instruction Manual (DSLR-A200) Specifications

General

Model	DSLR-A200
Effective Pixels	10.2 megapixels
Sensor Type	CCD
Sensor Size	23.6 x 15.8 mm
Autofocus Points	9 points
Continuous Shooting Speed	3 fps
LCD Screen Size	2.7 inches
LCD Screen Resolution	230, 400 dots
Viewfinder Coverage	95%
Storage Media	CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive
Type	Digital SLR camera
ISO Sensitivity	ISO 100-3200
Shutter Speed	1/4000 to 30 sec
Viewfinder Type	Optical
Lens Mount	Sony A-mount
Battery	NP-FM500H
Weight	532 g (body only)
Dimensions	130.8 x 98.5 x 71.3 mm