Ae Lock - Locking The Exposure - Olympus CAMEDIA C-740 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual

AE LOCK - Locking the exposure

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 x to lock the metered value (exposure) temporarily.
Next, compose your shot again with the sun in the frame and take the picture.
Mode dial
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1
When using the camera in the
p mode, AE lock is not
available in the M mode. Set to any
mode except M.
g"A/S/M mode" (P.63)
• If a function other than AE lock is
registered on x, set AE lock to the
button.
g"Setting the custom button" (P.131)
2
Compose the picture where you want to lock the metered
value (exposure), then press x.
• The exposure is memorized.
• If you want to lock a different exposure, press x again to cancel
AE lock. Each time you press x, AE lock is alternately engaged
and canceled.
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x AEL/Custom button