Sony DSLR-A700 - Manual (Page 36)

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Night view/portrait
• The shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is recommended. The Super SteadyShot function is also
effective.
In program auto mode, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture
according to the brightness of the subject just as in the auto adjustment mode (mode dial:
AUTO).
Program shift
You can temporarily change the aperture value and shutter speed combination that was
adjusted by the camera.
There are two methods for the program shift function.
P
S
shift: You can choose the desired shutter speed. The aperture value is adjusted
automatically.
P
A
shift: You can choose the desired aperture value. The shutter speed is adjusted
automatically.
Night portrait
Shoots portraits in night scenes.
Pull up the flash to use it.
• Take care that the subject does not move to prevent the image from blurring.
Night view
Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of
the surroundings.
Do not use the flash (Push the flash back down).
• The picture may not be taken properly when shooting a wholly dark night scene.
Shooting with program auto – P
z The difference between auto adjustment mode and program auto mode
In both auto adjustment and program auto mode, the shutter speed and aperture are automatically
adjusted.
You can change other settings. In auto adjustment mode, the new settings will be reset when another
mode is selected or the power is turned off.
In program auto mode, the new settings will be maintained if another mode has been selected or the
power has been turned off.
When the camera is in auto adjustment mode and the flash is up, the camera flashes automatically
whenever it is necessary. When the camera is in program auto mode and the flash is up, the camera
always flashes when it shoots.