Sony DSC-F717 - Manual (Page 52)

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Shooting with the
exposure fixed
— AE LOCK
Mode dial: /S/A/SCN/
Once you press AE LOCK, the exposure is
fixed. This function lets you measure the
desired portion of the image using the spot
metering function, fix that exposure value
by pressing AE LOCK, and then recompose
the picture.
a Set the mode dial to , S, A,
SCN or .
b Focus on a portion of the
image that has the desired
exposure value, then press AE
LOCK.
The exposure is fixed and the AE-L
indicator appears.
c Target the subject you want to
shoot and press and hold the
shutter button halfway down.
The focus is automatically adjusted.
d Press the shutter button fully
down.
To release AE LOCK
Carry out one of the followings:
• Press AE LOCK again after step 2.
• Release your finger from the shutter
button after step 3.
• Press down the shutter button in step 4.
Portion of the image used
to determine the exposure
Fix the exposure.
Shoot the subject.
Mode dial
AE LOCK
Shutter
4
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