Mamiya 645DFplus, User Manual

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9.2 AE Lock
The AE lock function is useful in a number of shooting scenarios, but is
particularly useful when capturing panoramic images where a consistent
exposure is needed to seamlessly stitch images together in post
production.
The AEL button locks the Auto-exposure value as the photo is being
recomposed.
1. Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to S or C .
2. Turn the exposure mode setting dial and select
P
,
Av
or
Tv
.
3. Focus on the subject for metering exposure, and press the AEL
button on the rear of the grip. [ ] appears on the viewfinder LCD,
indicating that the exposure value is locked.
4. Slide the camera to recompose the shot, and take the picture.
When you press and hold the
AEL button the over/under exposure value
is shown to the far right in the viewfinder LCD.
Notice:
[ ] in the viewfinder LCD blinks to
indicate the exposure is locked, when
you continue to take the next picture in
the AE lock mode.
If you turn the shutter release mode
selector lever to the L (power OFF)
position, or after elapse of one hour,
the AE lock mode is automatically
cancelled.
In the Manual M exposure mode, you
cannot use the AE lock function.
When the difference between the
metered value and the set value is
displayed, press the
AEL button
A
for approximately one second, and
one-push shift function is activated.
The camera automatically adjusts the
shutter speed.
P Av
Tv
M
X
CF
C1
C2
C3
A