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DVQP1285
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings
Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure  
(AF/AE Lock)
Recording mode: 
The AF/AE Lock function is convenient, for example, when there is too much contrast with 
the subject and you cannot get appropriate exposure (AE Lock) or when you want to take 
a still picture composed with the subject outside the AF area (AF Lock).
Preparation
Assign [AF/AE LOCK] to the function button. (→48)
1
Point the camera at the subject
2
Lock the focus and/or exposure while you press and hold the 
function button
 • When you release the function button, the focus and/or exposure lock is canceled.
3
While you press and hold the function button, move the 
camera to compose the picture you want to take and fully 
press the shutter button
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Setting the function of [AF/AE LOCK]
 →   [Custom] → [AF/AE Lock]
[AE LOCK]
Locks exposure only.
 • [AEL] is displayed when the correct exposure is achieved.
[AF LOCK]
Locks focus only.
 • [AFL] is displayed when the subject comes into focus.
[AF/AE LOCK]
Locks focus and exposure.
 • [AFL] and [AEL] are displayed when the subject is in focus and the correct 
exposure is achieved.
[AF-ON] Auto Focus is activated.
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AE Lock is disabled in Manual Exposure Mode.
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AF Lock is disabled during Manual Focus.
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Program Shift can be set even when AE is locked.