Sony DSLR-A230 User Manual

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Set the mode dial to 
 (Portrait).
• To blur the background more, set the lens to the telephoto position.
• You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that is closer to the 
lens. 
• Use the lens hood (sold separately) to shoot backlit subjects.
• Use the red-eye reduction function if the eyes of your subject turn red 
from the flash (page 77).
• Set the flash mode to   (Flash Off) when you shoot without the flash 
 Taking portrait photos
This mode is suitable for
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Blurring away backgrounds and 
sharpening the subject.
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Expressing skin tones softly.
Shooting techniques