50 ADVANCED RECORDING
EXPOSURE LOCK
EXPOSURE-MODE DIAL
The exposure-mode dial is used to select traditional exposure mode as well
as subject programs that optimize camera settings to specific shooting condi-
tions. Camera settings saved in the camera can also be recalled with this
dial. Simply tur n the dial to the appropriate position.
Manual exposure (p. 56)
Shutter priority (p. 55)
Aper ture prior ity (p. 54)
Program exposure (p. 51)
Auto recording (p. 52)
Memory recall (p. 73)
Portrait subject program (p. 58)
Spor ts action subject program (p. 58)
Sunset subject program (p. 58)
Night por trait subject program (p. 58)
Exposure-mode indica-
tor
The AE lock button locks the automatic exposure system.
This function allows the exposure to be set by a gray card or
reference target outside the scene. When using flash in the P
or A exposure modes, slow-shutter sync is active (p. 87). The
operation of the AE lock button can be customized in section
1 of the recording menu (p. 94).
Press and hold the AE lock button to lock the exposure; the
shutter speed and aper ture monitor displays turns black.
Releasing the button cancels the setting. Frame the subject
and press the shutter-release button partway down to lock
focus.