Operation Manual

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LCD 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 AUTO, PROGRAM, MOVIE CLIP, SCENE mode.
Use the automatic exposure lock.
1. Ensure the subject in the center 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.
- The automatic exposure lock function is automatically unset after taking one picture.
[ Image & full information ]
[
Image & basic information ] [ LCD off ]
You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor.
In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode,
pressing the LCD button will change the display as shown below.
If the background image is too bright to view the menus, press the LCD button and the
background image turn to black to view clear menus.
If the LCD monitor is turned off, the mode dial lamp will light up.
Pressing the
LCD button
Pressing the
LCD button
Pressing the LCD button
AEL button (Automatic Exposure Lock)
[ Screen for shooting ] [ Focus to the object and ]
press the AEL button
[ Refocus and fully press ]
the shutter button