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FOCUS
EXP.
WB
PRO
AUTO
SET
L
OFF
5S
REC
PLAY
1
SELECT MODE
Set the Select Dial to “EXP”. “EXP.” is displayed
in the viewfinder.
2
CENTRE SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the
viewfinder, then press and hold SET for about 2
seconds. The exposure setting display and “
L
”
appear, indicating that the iris is locked.
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .
..... set the Select Dial to “EXP”, then press SET. The
exposure setting display and “
L
” disappear. Or
set the Select Dial to “AUTO”.
Iris Lock
Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance
(thus its size in the viewfinder), or when you want to lock the brightness level.
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will
not darken.
NOTES:
Iris lock is recommended in the following situa-
tions:
●
When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
●
When shooting objects under a spotlight.
●
When the subject is backing away.
●
When zooming.
** Locking the exposure control and the iris
After step 1, adjust the exposure using the Zoom
Switch while holding SET
.
Then lock the iris in
step 2
.
For automatic locking, press
SET quickly.
The iris becomes automatic after about 2
seconds.
SELECT DIAL
POWER DIAL
IRIS LOCK INDICATOR
SET BUTTON
