Sony alpha DSLR-A500 - Manual (Page 55)

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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 90).
Taking portrait photos
This mode is suitable for
z Blurring away backgrounds and
sharpening the subject.
z Expressing skin tones softly.
Shooting techniques