Olympus Camedia C-740 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual page 79

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.
For example, if the sun is in the frame and shooting with automatic exposure
results in a dark subject, recompose your shot so that the sun is not in the
frame. Then press AEL/4 to tock the metered value (exposure) temporarily
Next, compose your shot again with the sun in the frame and take the picture
I Mode dial
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When using the camera in the
>
A/S/M
mode, AE lock is not
c. available in the M mode. Set to any
<
= mode except M.
¢_ I:L_'"A/S/M mode" (P.63)
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::r • If a function other than AE lock is
registered on AEL/4, set AE lock to the
AEL/_ AEL/Custom button
button
ea I]:_'"Setting the custom button" (P 131 )
Compose the picture where you want to lock the metered
value (exposure), then press AEL/E_.
• The exposure is memorized
• If you want to lock a different exposure, press AEL/4 again to cancel
AE tock Each time you press AEL/4, AE lock is alternately engaged
and canceled.
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