Ae Lock - Olympus CAMEDIA C-70 ZOOM Advanced Manual

AE lock

TIPS
To save the locked multi-metering exposure after shooting (AE memory)
→ After metering in Step 3, hold down the x button for more than 1
second. C appears. While C is displayed, the exposure is saved. Press
the x button again to cancel the AE memory.
The multi-metering exposure is canceled.
→ If you operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after metering in Step 3,
the multi-metering exposure is canceled.
→ The multi-metering exposure is canceled when the monitor is turned off.
AE lock
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This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to
achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject
and the surroundings.
Example:
The subject appears dark because
the sky is bright.
Mode dial
1
Compose the picture where you
want to lock the metered value
(exposure), then press the
x button.
g"Direct buttons" (P.13)
• The exposure is memorized.
• To reset AE lock, press the x
button again to cancel AE lock. Each time
you press the x button, AE lock is
alternately engaged and canceled.
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Recompose your shot so there is not
much sky in the frame and lock the
exposure. Compose your shot again with
the sky in the frame and take the picture.
P 1/1000 1/1000
HQ HQ 3072 2304 3072 2304
During AE lock,
[ is displayed.
F2.8 F2.8
0.0 0.0
30 30 30