Sony alpha dslr-a500 User Manual

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Set the mode dial to 
 (Night Port./View).
Set the flash mode to   (Flash Off) when you shoot a night view without 
persons (page 88).
• Take care that the subject does not move to prevent the image from 
blurring.
• The shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is recommended.
Note
• The picture may not be taken properly when shooting a wholly dark night scene.
 Taking night view photos
This mode is suitable for
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Shooting portraits in night scenes.
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Shooting night scenes at a distance 
without losing the dark atmosphere 
of the surroundings.
Shooting techniques