Menu Settings92VQT0X92animals in dark places), set the[AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case,it will become more difficult to focus on thesubject.• In auto mode [ ], the [AF ASSISTLAMP] setting is fixed to [ON].• A vignetting effect may appear on thecircumference of the AF assist lampbecause the AF assist lamp may beobscured by the lens, however, this doesnot cause a problem with the performanceof the camera.• The setting for the [AF ASSIST LAMP] isfixed to [OFF] in [SCENERY] (P65),[NIGHT SCENERY] (P66) [PANNING](P66) and [FIREWORKS] (P68) in scenemode.Press [ ] to display the [REC] modemenu and select the item to set. (P82)This is a technique for setting the focus andthe exposure in advance when the subjectis outside the focus area or when thecontrast is too sharp and the appropriateexposure cannot be achieved.w When [FOCUS] is selected(Fixing the focus only)1 Aim the AF area at the subject.2 Press [FOCUS/AE LOCK] to fixthe focus.• Press [FOCUS/AE LOCK] button againto cancel it.• The focus lock indication [ ] lightswhen the subject is focused.3 Move the camera to compose thepicture and then press the shutterfully.w When [AE] is selected(Fixing the exposure only)1 Aim the AF area at the subject.2 Press [FOCUS/AE LOCK] to fixthe exposure.• Press [FOCUS/AE LOCK] again tocancel it.• The AE lock indication [ ], theaperture value and the shutter speedappear when the exposure is set.3 Move the camera to compose thepicture and then press the shutterfully.w When [FOCUS/AE] is selected(Fixing the focus and the exposure)1 Aim the AF area at the subject.2 Press [FOCUS/AE LOCK] to fixthe focus and the exposure.• Press [FOCUS/AE LOCK] button againto cancel.• When the subject is focused and theexposure is set, the focus/AE lockindication [ ], the aperture value andthe shutter speed appear.3 Move the camera to compose thepicture and then press the shutterfully.w When in manual focus (MF)After focusing at the position where youwant to record the subject, press the[FOCUS/AE LOCK] button to fix the focus.[FOCUS/AE LOCK]Fixing the focus and exposureSETMENUREC 3/5OFFOFFFocus/AEOFFCOL.EFFECTD.ZOOMAF ASSIST LAMPDIRECT EX.COMP.ONSET MENUSELECTF OCUSAEF OCUS /AEFOCUS/AE LOCKSETMENU
