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[Intelligent Auto]
[Superior Auto]
[Scene Selection]
Zoom functions other than optical zoom
[84] How to Use
AE lock
When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when
shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the light at a spot
where the subject appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the
exposure before shooting. To reduce the brightness of the subject, meter the light
at a spot brighter than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen. To
make the subject brighter, meter the light at a spot darker than the subject and
lock the exposure of the entire screen.
1. MENU →
[AEL toggle] to the desired key.
2. Adjust the focus on the spot at which the exposure is adjusted.
3. Press the button to which the [AEL toggle] function is assigned.
The exposure is locked, and
4. Focus on the subject again and press the shutter button.
To cancel the exposure lock, press the button to which the [AEL toggle]
function is assigned.
Hint
If you select the [AEL hold] function in [Custom Key(Shoot.)], you can lock the
exposure as long as you are holding down the AEL button. The [AEL hold]
function cannot be assigned to the [Left Button] or [Right Button].
[85] How to Use
Using shooting functions
(Custom Settings) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)], then assign the
Using shooting functions
Adjusting the exposure
(AE lock) lights up.
Adjusting the exposure
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