Chapter 8 Capturing Images with Advanced Setting Menu88Photographing andPlaying Images(5) Using the AE lockWhen the exposure mode is Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, or focus-priority, it is possible to adjust and lock the exposurefor a particular part of the object.Use this function when you observe the specimen with a fixed exposure or when the brightness of the part for which theexposure is to be adjusted is significantly different from the other parts.1 Display the [CAM MENU: CAMERA] long screen.2 Confirm that the exposure mode is either program AE,shutter-priority, or focus-priority.Confirm that either [PROG] (program AE), [S. AE](shutter-priority), or [F. AE] (focus-priority) is shown on the[EXP MODE] button.Note: When the exposure mode is [MANU] (manualexposure), the [AE LOCK] button is not shown.3 Press the [AE LOCK] button at the position for whichyou want to lock the exposure.The exposure is fixed at this time. A blue frame is shownaround the [AE LOCK] button, and the [OFF] mark on theicon disappears.4 To release the AE lock, press the [AE LOCK] buttonagain.[OFF] appears on the [AE LOCK] button icon.Automatic release of the AE lockThe AE lock is released when:• DS-L3 is turned off; or• [SCENE/CSM], [EXP MODE], [CLR SET], [EXP CMP],or [F MODE] button is operated.Using AE lock(Program AE, shutter-priority, focus-priority)2[PROG], [S. AE], or [F. AE]431
