Sony Alpha 230 Digital Camera User Manual


 
Using the shooting function
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The flash range
The range of the built-in flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture
value. Refer to the following table.
The AF illuminator
AF illuminator does not operate when [Autofocus mode] is set to
(Continuous AF) or the subject is moving in (Automatic AF). (The
or indicator lights.)
The AF illuminator may not operate with focal lengths of 300 mm or longer.
When an external flash is attached, the AF illuminator of the external
flash is used.
To deactivate the AF illuminator
MENU button t 1 t [AF illuminator] t [Off]
To use the red-eye reduction
The red-eye reduction reduces the red-eye phenomenon by providing pre-
flash (low-flash light) a few times before shooting when using the flash.
MENU button t 1 t [Red eye reduc.] t [On]
Aperture F2.8 F4.0 F5.6
ISO
setting
AUTO 1.4 – 7.1 m (4.6 – 23
feet)
1 – 5 m (3.3 – 16
feet)
1 – 3.6 m (3.3 – 11
feet)
100 1 – 3.6 m (3.3 – 11
feet)
1 – 2.5 m (3.3 – 8.2
feet)
1 – 1.8 m (3.3 – 5.9
feet)
200 1 – 5.1 m (3.3 – 16
feet)
1 – 3.5 m (3.3 – 11
feet)
1 – 2.5 m (3.3 – 8.2
feet)
400 1.4 – 7.1 m (4.6 – 23
feet)
1 – 5 m (3.3 – 16
feet)
1 – 3.6 m (3.3 – 11
feet)
800 2 – 10 m (6.6 – 32
feet)
1.4 – 7.1 m (4.6 – 23
feet)
1 – 5.1 m (3.3 – 16
feet)
1600 2.8 – 14 m (9.2 – 46
feet)
2 – 10 m (6.6 – 32
feet)
1.4 – 7.1 m (4.6 – 23
feet)
3200 4 – 20 m (13 – 66
feet)
2.8 – 14 m (9.2 – 46
feet)
2 – 10 m (6.6 – 32
feet)