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

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Adjusting the brightness of the image
(Exposure, Flash compensation,
Metering)
When shooting into the sun or by a window, the exposure may not be
appropriate for the subject because of the big difference in lighting between
the subject and the background. In such cases, use the light meter where the
subject is bright enough and lock the exposure before shooting. To reduce
the brightness of the subject, point the camera forwards a spot that is
brighter than the subject and use the light meter to lock the exposure of the
entire image. To make the subject brighter, point the camera forwards a
spot that is darker than the subject and use the light meter to lock the
exposure of the entire image.
This section describes how to shoot a brighter image of the subject using
the (Spot).
Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock)
1 Fn button t [Metering mode] t (Spot)
2 Adjust the focus on the portion you want to lock the exposure.
The exposure is set when the focus is achieved.
The spot where you
lock the exposure.

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