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Iris Lock
Use this function in the following situations:
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When shooting a moving subject.
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When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as
when the subject is backing away.
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When shooting on a reflective natural background such
as at the beach or when skiing.
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When shooting objects under a spotlight.
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When zooming.
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when
the subject moves away from you, the image will not
darken or brighten.
Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4
(Z pg. 26).
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Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor
or the viewfinder, then press and hold MENU/
BRIGHT for over 2 seconds. The exposure control
indicator and “ ” appear, indicating that the iris is
locked.
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The indication displayed in
the upper left corner changes from “EXP.” to
“MANUAL”.
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .
.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display “AUTO” then press
it in step 4. The exposure control indicator and “ ”
disappear. Or, set the Power Switch to “ ”.
To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .
.... after step 4, adjust the exposure rotating MENU/
BRIGHT. Then lock the iris in step 5. For automatic
locking, rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display “AUTO
”
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then press it in step 4. The iris becomes automatic
after about 2 seconds.

Iris

Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-lit
environments to keep too much light from entering, and
dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.
Iris lock indicator
MENU/BRIGHT Dial
Power Switch