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

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• Use (Single-shot AF) when the subject is motionless.
• Use (Continuous AF) when the subject is in motion.
Fn button t [AF area] t Select the desired setting
(Automatic AF) When you press and hold the shutter button, if the subject is
motionless, the focus is locked and if the subject is in motion,
the camera continues to focus.
(Continuous
AF)
The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is
pressed and held halfway down.
• The audio signals will not sound when the subject is in
focus.
Shooting techniques
Selecting the focus area (AF area)
Select the desired AF are to suit the
shooting conditions or your preference.
The area used for focusing is illuminated
briefly.
Area
(Wide) The camera determines which of the nine AF areas is used in
focusing within the AF area. If you press and hold the center
of the controller, you can adjust the focus using the spot AF
area.
(Spot) The camera uses the spot AF area exclusively.
(Local) Choose the area for which you want to activate the focus
from among nine areas with the controller during the
shooting. To select the spot AF area, press the center of the
controller.
AF 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