Sony DSLR-A100 User Guide
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Using the shooting functions
Using the mode dial
Set the mode dial to the desired function.
In this Operating Instructions, the available mode dial setting is shown as follows.
Recording modes
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Auto adjustment mode
Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically, depending entirely
on the camera.
on the camera.
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Scene
Selection
mode
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene (page 32).
P:
Program auto mode
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter
speed and the aperture value). The other settings can be adjusted, and your setting
values can be saved (page 33).
speed and the aperture value). The other settings can be adjusted, and your setting
values can be saved (page 33).
A:
Aperture priority mode
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually (page 34).
S:
Shutter speed priority mode
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually (page 36).
M:
Manual exposure mode
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed
and the aperture value) (page 37).
and the aperture value) (page 37).
Mode dial
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Available