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

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Focus indicator
Subjects that may require special focusing:
Using the autofocus, it is hard to focus on the following subjects. In such
cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 69) or manual focus
(page 71).
• 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.
To measure the exact distance to the subject
Note
• If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached lens, the
focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject
and the camera.
Focus indicator Status
z lit Focus locked. Ready to shoot.
lit Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving
subject. Ready to shoot.
lit Still focusing. You cannot release the shutter.
z flashing Cannot focus. The shutter is locked.
The mark located on the top of the
camera shows the location of the image
sensor*. When you measure the exact
distance between the camera and the
subject, refer to the position of the
horizontal line.
* The image sensor is the part of the
camera that acts as the film.

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