Sony DSLR-A500 Manual

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ing the shooting 
function
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To measure the exact distance to the subject
Note
• 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.
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)
1
Place the subject within the AF 
area and press the shutter button 
halfway down.
The focus and exposure are fixed.
2
Keep the shutter button halfway 
down, and put the subject back in 
the original position to re-
compose the shot.
3
Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture.