Sony DSLR-A290 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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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 77).
Set the flash mode to (Flash Off) when you shoot without the flash
(page 75).
Taking portrait photos
This mode is suitable for
zBlurring away backgrounds and
sharpening the subject.
zExpressing skin tones softly.
Shooting techniques