Sony NEX-7 &alpha Handbook page 117

AEL
Allows you to set how the AEL button works. You can set how long to keep the
exposure value obtained with the AE lock function.
1 MENU t [Setup] t [AEL] t desired setting.
Hold
Toggle
Note
• The setting may change from [Toggle] to [Hold], when you select MENU, etc.
Shoots with the locked-in exposure value as long as the button is
pressed.
Shoots with the locked-in exposure value even if you remove
your finger from the button. The locked exposure value is
canceled when you press the button again.
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