Applications53Locking the focus and exposureStrong light/dark contrast and the subject being outside the auto focus area may make itdifficult to achieve an appropriate exposure. Lock the focus or exposure and then take aphoto. Tap and hold the area to focus, the AF/AE frame will appear on the area and the focusand exposure setting will be locked. The setting remains locked even after you take a photo.This feature is only available in some shooting modes.Customising shooting modesOn the preview screen, tap MODE and select a mode.To view information for each mode, tap Info.Auto modeAuto mode allows the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal modefor the photo.On the preview screen, tap MODE → Auto.Pro modeTake photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value andISO value.On the preview screen, tap MODE → Pro. Select options and customise the settings, andthen tap to take a photo.• : Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range.• : Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. Low values are forstationary or brightly lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly lit objects.However, higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos.• : Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s sensorreceives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure.