EN 37
PLAY
OFF
REC
5S
L
IRIS LOCK INDICATOR
AUTO
FOCUS
EXP.
SET | SET | WB |
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| PRO |
POWER DIAL | SELECT DIAL |
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.
1 SELECT MODE
Set the Select Dial to “EXP”. “EXP.” is displayed in the viewfinder.
2 CENTER 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”.
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.
Iris
Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well- lighted environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from enterintg. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in.