103The Shooting MenuMenu GuideExposure OptionsThe exposure options menu contains two optionsfor controlling exposure.EXPOSURE OPTIONSAE lockBulb/TimeAE LockWhen taking a series of pictures that will later bejoined to form a single image (for example, whentaking shots for a panorama or 360 ° virtual-real-ity image), you can use autoexposure (AE) lockto obtain the same exposure and auto white bal-ance settings for all pictures in the series.OnOffResetAE LOCKOption DescriptionOnFirst picture taken after On is selected sets exposure (shutter speed, aper-ture, and sensitivity) and auto white balance for all subsequent pictures.Flash turns off while AE lock is in effect.Off Restores normal exposure and white balance.ResetClears existing exposure settings. First picture taken after this option isselected sets exposure (shutter speed, aperture, and sensitivity) and autowhite balance for all subsequent pictures.AE LockWhile AE lock is in effect, an AE-L (autoexposure lock)icon appears in the monitor. After you select On or Re-set, this icon turns yellow to indicate that exposure willbe locked with the next shot. The icon will turn whiteonce you have taken a picture to set exposure.
