Chapter 8
Capturing Images with Advanced Setting Menu
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(5) Using the AE lock
When the exposure mode is Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, or focus-priority, it is possible to adjust and lock the exposure
for a particular part of the object.
Use this function when you observe the specimen with a fixed exposure or when the brightness of the part for which the
exposure is to be adjusted is significantly different from the other parts.
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Display the [CAM MENU: CAMERA] long screen.
2
Confirm that the exposure mode is either program AE,
shutter-priority, or focus-priority.
Confirm that either [PROG] (program AE), [S. AE]
(shutter-priority), or [F. AE] (focus-priority) is shown on the
[EXP MODE] button.
Note: When the exposure mode is [MANU] (manual
exposure), the [AE LOCK] button is not shown.
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Press the [AE LOCK] button at the position for which
you want to lock the exposure.
The exposure is fixed at this time. A blue frame is shown
around the [AE LOCK] button, and the [OFF] mark on the
icon disappears.
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To release the AE lock, press the [AE LOCK] button
again.
[OFF] appears on the [AE LOCK] button icon.
Automatic release of the AE lock
The AE lock is released when:
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DS-L3 is turned off; or
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[SCENE/CSM], [EXP MODE], [CLR SET], [EXP CMP],
or [F MODE] button is operated.
Using AE lock
(Program AE, shutter-priority, focus-priority)
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[PROG], [S. AE], or [F. AE]
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