Sony DSLR-A900 User Manual

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Using the preview function
You can check the approximate sharpness of the subject in the viewfinder 
before the actual shooting (Optical preview).
Then, you can check the condition of the image on the LCD monitor on the 
rear of the camera beforehand, and on the same screen, you can check and 
adjust the effect of the exposure, white balance, D-Range Optimizer, and so 
on (Intelligent preview).
1
Focus on the subject and press 
the preview button.
While the button is held down, the 
aperture is narrowed to match the 
aperture value displayed in the 
viewfinder (Optical preview).
• You can adjust the aperture during the 
preview.
Preview button
2
Release the preview button.
The image is displayed on the LCD 
monitor (Intelligent preview).
• Maintain the camera position until the 
image is displayed on the LCD monitor 
after releasing the button.
3
Select an item with b/B on the multi-selector, then adjust the 
value with the front or rear control dial.
The adjusted value is maintained except for some functions.
• Pressing the DISP button compares the modified image to the original 
image. Pressing it again returns to the modified image.
• Pressing the 
 button returns the values to the original values.
4
Press the shutter button halfway down, and clear the Intelligent 
preview screen to shoot.