AEL/ASM button
The camera measures brightness of the object and automatically set the best exposure value. If difference between the exposure values of the object and background is too great, use the AEL button to manually set the exposure value against sunlight or in strong light. This button is available in the PROGRAM, Aperture priority(A), Shutter priority(S), MySET and MOVIE CLIP mode.
Use the automatic exposure lock.
1.Ensure the subject in the centre of the autofocus frame.
2.Move the camera to point the automatic focus mark on the object of desired exposure.
3.Press the AEL button to lock the exposure and display the AEL icon in the bottom of the LCD.
4.Focus the camera again and press the shutter button again for shooting.
[ Screen for shooting ] | [ Focus to the object and ] | [ Refocus and fully press ] |
| press the AEL button | the shutter button |
You can use the ASM button to select the Aperture Value and Shutter speed in the Manual mode.
Using the ASM button in the M mode
1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select the M mode.
2. Press the ASM button and the aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. To select the aperture value or shutter speed, press the ASM button.
The selected item is then highlighted in red.
3. Rotate the jog dial to select the aperture value and
shutter speed. Press the SHUTTER button to take the picture.
In the Manual mode, the exposure information will be displayed by pressing the shutter
button down halfway. |
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