Sony DSC-RX100M3 - Manual (Page 82)

[72] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure
AE lock
When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a
backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the light at a spot where the subject
appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting. To
reduce the brightness of the subject, meter the light at a spot brighter than the subject and
lock the exposure of the entire screen. To make the subject brighter, meter the light at a spot
darker than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen.
1. MENU
→
(Custom Settings
) → [Custom Key Settings], then assign the [AEL toggle]
to the desired key.
2. Adjust the focus on the spot at which the exposure is adjusted.
3. Press the button to which the [AEL toggle] function is assigned.
The exposure is locked, and (AE lock) lights up.
4. Focus on the subject again and press the shutter button.
To cancel the exposure lock, press the button to which the [AEL toggle] function is
assigned.
Hint
If you select the[AEL hold] function in [Custom Key Settings], you can lock the exposure
as long as you are holding down the AEL button. The [AEL hold] function cannot be
assigned to the [Left Button] or [Right Button].
[73] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure
AEL w/ shutter (still image)
Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.
1. MENU
→
(Custom Settings
) → [
AEL w/ shutter]
→ desired setting.
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