Sony DSLR-A230 User Manual

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ing the shooting 
function
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To measure the exact distance to the subject
Notes
• If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached lens, the 
focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject 
and the camera.
• When the focus mode switch on the camera is set to MF, the correct focus is not 
achieved, even if the focus mode switch on the lens is set to AF. To switch to auto 
focus, set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF.
To deactivate the Eye-Start AF function
MENU button t  
t [Eye-Start AF] t [Off]
• When attaching the FDA-M1AM Magnifier (sold separately) or the FDA-
A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, setting [Eye-Start 
AF] to [Off] is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below 
the viewfinder may be activated.
The 
 mark located on the top of the 
camera shows the location of the image 
sensor*. When you measure the exact 
distance between the camera and the 
subject, refer to the position of the 
horizontal line.
* The image sensor is the part of the 
camera that acts as the film.
Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock)
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Place the subject within the AF 
area and press the shutter button 
halfway down.
The focus and exposure are fixed.