Pentax 12633 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Taking Pictures
AE Lock is a function that locks the exposure (exposure amount) prior to
taking a picture. Use this when the subject is too small or is backlit and
a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained.
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Set the exposure, and press the
A button.
The camera locks the exposure amount at
that instant.
@ appears on the display while AE Lock is
engaged.
EV Compensation is not available when the capture mode is set to a
(Manual Exposure).
The set compensation value is not canceled by turning the camera off
or by switching to another capture mode.
To Lock the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)
You will hear a beep when AE Lock is activated. The beep sound can
be turned off (p.172).
When any of the following operations are performed, AE Lock is
canceled.
- the A button is pressed again
- the Q button, 3 button, M button or power button is
pressed
- the mode dial is turned
- the Flash Mode, Focus Mode, Drive Mode or Sensitivity setting is
displayed using the four-way controller (2345).
- the optical zoom factor is changed using the zoom lever
AE Lock is not available when the capture mode is set to a (Manual
Exposure).
The exposure is also locked when the focus is locked. If you do not
want to lock the exposure when the focus is locked, set [1. AE-L with
AF Locked] (p.67) in the [A Custom 1] menu to [Off].