Ae Lock; Ael W/ Shutter (Still Image) - Sony DSC-RX100M3 How To Use Manual

[72] 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 →
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 Settings], 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].
[73] How to Use

AEL w/ shutter (still image)

Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.
1. MENU →
Menu item details
Using shooting functions
(Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings], then assign the [AEL toggle]
Using shooting functions
(Custom Settings) → [
Adjusting the exposure
(AE lock) lights up.
Adjusting the exposure
AEL w/ shutter] → desired setting.