Sony A55VHZ Manual

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Using 
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oot
ing func
tion
Except for exposure mode M, the exposure is automatically selected 
(Automatic exposure).
Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure, you can 
perform exposure compensation by shifting the exposure to either the + 
side or the – side, depending on your preference. You can make the entire 
image brighter by shifting to the + side. The entire image becomes darker 
when you shift it to the – side.
3
Press the AEL button to lock the 
exposure.
 (AE lock mark) appears.
AEL button
4
While pressing the AEL button, focus on the subject, and shoot 
the subject.
• If you continue to shoot with the same exposure value, press and hold the 
AEL button after the shooting. The setting is canceled when the button is 
released.
Using brightness compensation for the entire image 
(Exposure compensation)
Adjust in the – 
direction
Base exposure
Adjust in the + 
direction