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DVQP1304
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure
(AF/AE Lock)
Recording mode:
The AF/AE Lock function is convenient, for example, when there is too much contrast with
the subject and you cannot get appropriate exposure (AE Lock) or when you want to take
a still picture composed with the subject outside the AF area (AF Lock).
Preparation
Assign [AF/AE LOCK] to the function button.
(→
1
Point the camera at the subject
2
Lock the focus and/or exposure while you press and hold the
function button
•When you release the function button, the focus and/or exposure lock is
cancelled.
3
While you press and hold the function button, move the
camera to compose the picture you want to take and fully
press the shutter button
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Setting the function of [AF/AE LOCK]
→
[Custom
] → [
AF/AE Lock]
[AE LOCK]
Locks exposure only.
•[AEL] is displayed when the correct exposure is achieved.
[AF LOCK]
Locks focus only.
•[AFL] is displayed when the subject comes into focus.
[AF/AE LOCK]
Locks focus and exposure.
•[AFL] and [AEL] are displayed when the subject is in focus and the correct
exposure is achieved.
[AF-ON]
Auto Focus is activated.
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AE Lock is disabled in Manual Exposure Mode.
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AF Lock is disabled during Manual Focus.
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Programme Shift can be set even when AE is locked.
