60Adjusting the ExposureExposure Lock1. Set the dial to , Tv or Av.2. Press the EXP. LOCK button.• The exposure indicator appears. Use the exposureindicator as an estimate.• The mark above the indicator indicates thestandard exposure (calculated by the camcorder).The mark of the indicator indicates the currentexposure level within ± 2 EV stops of the standardexposure (beyond 2 stops, the marker will blink).• You can use the custom keys ( 71) or the[SYSTEM SETUP/ ] [E.LCK B.LCK] setting to prevent the accidental operation of the EXP. LOCKbutton.AE ShiftYou can use the AE Shift control to manually override the automatic exposure system in order to darkenor lighten the image. Select from 15 AE levels (+2.0, +1.5, +1.25, +1.0, +0.75, +0.5, +0.25, ±0, -0.25,-0.5, -0.75, -1.0, -1.25, -1.5, -2.0).1. Set the dial to , Tv or Av.2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [AE SHIFT], select a settingoption and close the menu.MENU( 25) CAMERA SETUP AE SHIFT•••±0EXP. LOCKbutton
