Sony A57 User Manual

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Selecting the shooting mode
• Our measurement conditions. The speed of continuous shooting may be slower, 
depending on shooting conditions (Image size, ISO setting, High ISO NR, or the 
setting of [Lens Comp.: Distortion]).
Program Shift
 Program Auto
This mode is suitable for
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Using the automatic exposure, while keeping the custom settings for ISO 
sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer, etc.
1
Set the mode dial to P.
2
Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 109 
to 148).
• To fire the flash, press the   button.
3
Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
You can temporarily change the shutter 
speed and aperture value combination 
with the correct exposure determined by 
the camera maintained.
Rotate the control dial to select your 
desired combination while the focus is 
achieved.
The exposure mode indication changes to 
“P*.”