AE Lock, Setting the AEL Button | Sigma C72900, DP2 specification

AE LOCK

The camera will fix and memorize the exposure value whilst the “AE” Lock button is depressed. When you wish to lock the exposure of a subject off-center, AE lock is very useful. Use of this function with Spot Metering Mode is recommended.

1

Center the subject, for which you wish to lock the exposure, inside the color LCD

monitor and press the button.

(The exposure value is memorized and AEL is displayed in the upper part of the color LCD monitor.)

2

Compose the picture and press the shutter button.

•It is possible to continue taking pictures with the memorized exposure

value until this setting is disabled by pressing the button again.

SETTING THE AEL BUTTON

It is possible to use the button to select settings other than AE Lock [AEL].

The AE Lock can be set in [ Capture Settings] (P.26) → [AEL Button Settings].

AEL*

Center AF Lock

Center AF Lock+AEL

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Sigma C72900, DP2 user manual AE Lock, Setting the AEL Button, Center AF Lock Center AF Lock+AEL

Contents

USER’S Manual 119 Thank you for purchasing Sigma DP2 Digital Compact Camera Package Contents / Accessories Table of Contents Reviewing and Deleting Images Quick Preview Operation of the Drive ModeAdvanced Operation Reviewing Images Recording and Playing Back Movies Other Reviewing FeaturesDeleting Files Recording and Playing Back Sound Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Please read this section before using the camera Handling PrecautionsHOW to Store the Camera Environment Handling Precautions SD Memory Card and Multimdeia Card Sold Separately Description of the Parts Microphone Battery / Card Cover Color LCD Monitor Indication Explanation of the icons displayed in still image shooting Basic Operation and Quick Reference Charging the battery P.19To insert the battery P.20 Preparation Set the date and time P.25 Loading the card P.37 Select the exposure mode P.41Taking the Picture Turn the camera body on Review the image. P.75 Focus P.48Take a picture Preparation Attaching the Carry Strap Attaching the Lens CAP HOW to Remove the Lens CAPLens CAP Loading the Battery To Charge the Battery Loading the Battery To Remove the Battery Checking the Battery Status White Red Battery Status Using a Home Power Supply Sold Separately Setting the Language Setting the Time and Date TIP Camera SET-UP Menu Capture SettingsCamera Settings Playback Menu List Display Open DisplayPage List of Menu Functions Sensitivity AEL Arrangement Slideshow Slideshow SettingsKey → → + Dpof Ntsc PAL Quick SET Menu ISO Setting White Balance Flash Mode Metering ModeImage Size Color Mode Image Quality Drive Mode Changing the Color LCD Monitor Display Operation Shooting Menu P.26 → Select Grid Segment DisplayReviewing Segments with a solid line Segments with a dotted line Inserting and Removing the Card To Insert the Card To Remove the Card Shutter Button Camera Settings P.26 → Select Format and format the cardFormatting the Card Reset to the Defaults It is possible to reset the settings to the defaults Basic Operation Program AE Program Shift Aperture Priority AE Shutter Speed Priority AE Manual Exposure ISO50 Using the BUILT-IN FlashUsing the BUILT-IN Flash RED-EYE Reduction Flash Redeye Setting the Flash ModeCapture Settings P.26 → Flash Mode Normal Flash Redeye Slow Sync Redeye + Slow Focusing HOW to USE Autofocus Focusing Point Selection Focus Lock Focusing with Magnification Display Manual Focus Single Frame Shooting Single Capture Self Timer 10 sec Self TimerSelf Timer 2 sec Continuous Shooting Setting the White BALANCE（WB） Advanced Operation Description Shooting Menu P.26 → White BalanceWhite Balance Options Setting a Custom White Balance ISO Auto ISO 3200 RAW 169 Image File SettingImage Size Setting MED LOW Fine Jpeg Normal Image Quality SettingColor Space Basic Jpeg RAW Contrast Picture SettingsPicture Settings Sharpness Selecting the Metering Mode Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot Center AF Lock Center AF Lock+AEL Setting the AEL ButtonAE Lock Center AF Lock + AEL Half Pressed AELCenter AF Lock Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Compensation Auto Bracketing → Auto Bracketing Order → 0 → + + → 0 → Standard Vivid Neutral Portrait Landscape Sepia Color ModeCapture Settings P.26 → Color Mode 10sec 30sec Image with Sound→ Image with Sound Using the External Flash Electronic Flash EF-140 DG SA-STTL Sold Separately Playback Menu → Rotate, this Auto RotateOff Interval Timer 5, 7, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 75, 99, ∞ unlimitedPage Load MY Settings MY SettingsSave MY Settings Capture Settings P.26 → Save My Settings, select from Exposure Mode EXP. KEY Arrangement Changing the Quick Preview Duration Reviewing Deleting ImagesQuick Preview Quick Preview Options Reviewing Images Viewing ONE Image AT a Time While in SINGLE-IMAGE View Magnifying Images ZOOMED-IN View While in ZOOMED-IN View Viewing Nine Images AT a Time Contact Sheet View While in Contact Sheet View Viewing Images a page AT a Time Jump Mode While in Jump Mode Viewing Images with Sound Viewing Image Information To Display Magnified Image Info Screen Image Info Screen for Magnified ImagesWhile in Image Info Screen While in Image Info Screen for a Magnified Image Histogram Viewing Images on a TV To Connect the Camera to a Video Device Delete Menu Current File All marked CancelDeleting Files Deleting a Single File To Delete a Single File Deleting Multiple Files To Delete Multiple Files Lock Menu Other Reviewing FeaturesLocking Files Lock Unlock Lock all Unlock all To Lock a Single File Unlocking a Single File To Lock Multiple Files Unlocking Multiple Files Marking Images Mark Menu To Mark a Single Image Unmarking a Single File Marking ALL Images Unmarking Multiple Images Rotate Menu Rotating ImagesRotate Exposure Warning OK Button Shortcut Recording Sound Memo TIP Show all Show locked Show marked Showing a SlideshowTo Start a Slideshow Slideshow Menu Duration Chaging Slideshow SettingsSlideshow Setting Menu Repeat 101 Recording and Playing Back MoviesRecording Movies Available recording time counter Elapsed time counter 512MB Playing Back Movies102 1GB 2GB 4GB Movie play back screen･･･ When pause is selected･･･103 Recording and Playing Back Sound 104 105 When playing the sound ･･･Playing Back Sound 106 Printing ImagesPrinting Images with Pictbridge Compatible Printers 107 Select Images & Quantity menu Printing Setting menu 108 109 Select / Quantity Select All Images Cancel All SelectionsDpof Digital Print Order Format Dpof Menu Reference Optional AccessoriesMaintenance Explanation of Terms 111 112 Histogram File Numbering System Camera Settings P.26 → File NumberingContinuous Auto Reset 113 LCD Sleep and Auto Power OFF 114 Troubleshooting 115 116 Specifications 117 Connecting the Cables 118 For customers in the U.S.A 120Sigma Corporation DP2