Sony DSC-F717 Operating Guide

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Shooting with the 
exposure fixed
— AE LOCK
Mode dial: 
/S/A/SCN/
Once you press AE LOCK, the exposure is 
fixed. This function lets you measure the 
desired portion of the image using the spot 
metering function, fix that exposure value 
by pressing AE LOCK, and then recompose 
the picture. 
 
a
Set the mode dial to 
, S, A, 
SCN
 
or .
b
Focus on a portion of the 
image that has the desired 
exposure value, then press AE 
LOCK.
The exposure is fixed and the AE-L 
indicator appears.
c
Target the subject you want to 
shoot and press and hold the 
shutter button halfway down.
The focus is automatically adjusted.
d
Press the shutter button fully 
down.
To release AE LOCK
Carry out one of the followings:
• Press AE LOCK again after step 2.
• Release your finger from the shutter 
button after step 3.
• Press down the shutter button in step 4.
Portion of the image used 
to determine the exposure
Fix the exposure.
Shoot the subject.
Mode dial
AE LOCK
Shutter
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