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

Using the shooting function
85
*1
The value is the color temperature value currently selected.
*2
The value is the Color filter value currently selected.
In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light source,
use of custom white balance is recommended in order to accurately
reproduce the whiteness.
5500K*
1
(ColorTemperature)
Sets the white balance by the color temperature. The higher
the number, the more reddish the image and the lower the
number, the more bluish the image.
00*
2
(Color filter) Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for
photography.
Based on using the set color temperature as the standard, the
color can be compensated to G (Green) or M (Magenta).
Registering the color tones (Custom white balance)
1 Fn button t [White balance] t
2 Select [ SET] with b/B on the controller.
3 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the spot-
metering circle and press the shutter button down.
The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (ColorTemperature and Color
filter) are displayed.
4 Press the center of the controller.
The monitor returns to the recording information display with the memorized
custom white balance setting retained.
• The custom white balance setting is registered in this operation is effective
until a new setting is registered.

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