Sony Alpha SLT-A37 User Manual

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Using the shooting functions
Using the shooting functions
Using the flash
In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly,
and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you
can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject.
1 Fn button t (Flash Mode) t Select the desired setting
• For further information on the flash modes available for each shooting
mode, see page 75.
2 Press the button.
The flash pops up.
• In Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto or
Scene Selection mode, the flash
automatically pops up if the amount of
light is insufficient or the subject is
backlit. The built-in flash does not pop
up even if you press the button.
button
3 After the flash has finished
charging, shoot the subject.
Flashing: The flash is being charged.
When the indicator flashes, you cannot
release the shutter.
Lit: The flash has been charged and
is ready to fire.
• When you press the shutter button
halfway down under dark lighting in
autofocus mode, the flash may be fired
to help focus on a subject (AF
Illuminator).
(Flash charging) indicator

Sony Alpha SLT-A37 Specifications

General

Product color	Black
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
PictBridge	No
Flash modes	Red-eye reduction
Flash recharging time	4 s
Auto Focus (AF) lock	Yes
Auto Focus (AF) points	15
Scene modes	Portrait, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	6.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230400 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	23.5 x 15.6 mm
Color temperature	2500 K
Effective megapixels (image)	16.1 MP
Viewfinder type	Electronic

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	84.7 mm
Width	124.4 mm
Height	92 mm