Sony DSLR-A100 - Manual (Page 13)

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Basic techniques for better images
When you look into the viewfinder, or you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera
adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Make it a habit to press the shutter button only
halfway down to confirm that the subject is visually in focus.
If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See
“Hints for preventing blur” (as follows).
Focus Focusing on a subject successfully
Press the shutter
button fully down
straight away. Press the shutter
button halfway
down.
AE/AF lock
, z
Then press the
shutter button
fully down.
Focus Exposure Color Quality
This section describes the basics so you can
enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use
various camera functions such as the mode
dial (page 31), the function dial (page 42), the
menus (page 80), and so on.