Sony alpha dslr-a500 User Manual

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ing the shooting 
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The maximum number of continuous shots
The number of continuous shooting images obtainable has an upper limit.
To shoot continuously at higher speeds (DSLR-A550 only)
The camera shoots continuously at a maximum of seven images per second. 
The exposure and focus are set at the first shot.
 button t  
(Spd.Prty.Cont.Adv.)
Notes
• You cannot shoot images continuously when “0” flashes in the viewfinder. Wait 
until the indicator disappears.
• You cannot shoot continuously when using Scene Selection modes other than 
 
(Sports Action).
• When [Face Detection] is set to [On], the speed of continuous shooting may be 
slower.
The 10-second self-timer is convenient when the photographer appears in a 
photo and the 2-second self-timer is convenient to reduce the camera shake.
To cancel the self-timer
Press the 
 button.
DSLR-A550
DSLR-A500
Fine
32 images
12 images
Standard
116 images
58 images
RAW & JPEG
7 images
3 images
RAW
14 images
6 images
Using the self-timer
1
 button t  
(Self-timer) 
t Select the desired setting
• The number after 
 is the number of seconds that is currently selected.
2
Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
• When the self-timer is activated, audio signals and the self-timer lamp 
indicate the condition. The self-timer lamp flashes quickly and the audio 
signal sounds quickly right before the shooting.