Sony DSLR-A100 - Manual (Page 62)

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After you press the shutter button, the shutter will be released either about ten seconds or two
seconds later. The 10-second self-timer is convenient when the photographer appears in a
photo and the 2-second self-timer is convenient to reduce the camera-shake because the mirror
is pulled up beforehand.
Check that the focus is confirmed on the subject, then press the shutter button.
( : The default setting)
• When using the 10-second self-timer, the self-timer lamp located on the front side flashes and lights up
right before the shutter is released. The self-timer indicator located on the LCD monitor is highlighted.
The countdown sound also starts.
• To cancel the activated 10-second self-timer, press the (Drive) button. The self-timer is canceled
when the power is turned off. You can also cancel it when the shooting is completed. You cannot cancel
the 2-second self-timer in the middle.
• When there is bright lighting, a reflector or something similar behind the camera, and you press the shutter
button without looking into the viewfinder, use the eyepiece cover attached on the shoulder strap to
prevent unnecessary lighting from seeping through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure (page 41).
An accurate exposure setting is required for some shooting. In such cases, a photographer
continuously shoots some images with the exposure shifted, aside from the correct exposure
image. The camera shoots three images with the exposure shifted automatically.
( : The default setting)
Using the self-timer
(10s self-timer) After you press the shutter button, the shutter will be released
about 10 seconds later.
(2s self-timer) After you press the shutter button, the shutter will be released
about 2 seconds later.
Shooting three images with the exposure shifted – Exposure Bracket
Continuous bracket
(Bracket:0.3Ev cont.) Shoots images continuously with the exposure value shifted
by plus or minus 0.3 step. Press and hold the shutter button
until the recording stops.
(Bracket:0.7Ev cont.) Shoots images continuously with the exposure value shifted
by plus or minus 0.7 step. Press and hold the shutter button
until the recording stops.
Correct – direction + direction