Shooting with the exposure fixed (MVC-CD400 only)

– AE LOCK

Mode dial: /S/A/SCN/

Once you press AE LOCK, the exposure, now captured, is fixed. For instance, this function is convenient in the following use: Measure the exposure of the desired portion of the image using the spot metering function and fix the exposure value by pressing AE LOCK. Then, recompose the picture.

Portion of the image used to determine the exposure

Fix the exposure.

Shoot the subject.

Mode dial

Shutter

AE LOCK

aSet the mode dial to , S, A, SCN or .

bTarget a portion of the image that has the desired exposure value, then press AE LOCK.

The exposure is fixed and the AE-L indicator appears.

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cTarget the subject you want to shoot and press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

The focus is automatically adjusted.

dPress the shutter button fully down.

To release AE LOCK

Carry out one of the followings:

•Press AE LOCK again after step 2.

•Release your finger from the shutter button after step 3.

•Press down the shutter button in step 4.

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