Panasonic DMCLX15EB Operating Guide
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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure
(AF/AE Lock)
Recording mode:
The AF/AE Lock function is convenient, for example, when there is too much contrast with
The AF/AE Lock function is convenient, for example, when there is too much contrast with
the subject and you cannot get appropriate exposure (AE Lock) or when you want to take
a still picture composed with the subject outside the AF area (AF Lock).
Preparation
To execute the AF/AE Lock function, it is necessary to register [AF/AE LOCK] to the function button.
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1
Point the camera at the subject
2
Lock the focus and/or exposure while you press and hold the
function button
•When you release the function button, the focus and/or exposure lock is
cancelled.
3
While you press and hold the function button, move the
camera to compose the picture you want to take and fully
press the shutter button
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Setting the function of the function button where [AF/AE LOCK] is registered
→
[Custom] → [AF/AE Lock]
[AE LOCK]
Locks exposure only.
•[AEL] is displayed when the correct exposure is achieved.
[AF LOCK]
Locks focus only.
•[AFL] is displayed when the subject comes into focus.
[AF/AE LOCK]
Locks focus and exposure.
•[AFL] and [AEL] are displayed when the subject is in focus and the correct
exposure is achieved.
[AF-ON]
Auto Focus is activated.
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AF Lock only is effective in the following case:
•Manual Exposure Mode
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During Manual Focus, only AE Lock can be used.
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The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway, even when AE is locked.
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Programme Shift can be set even when AE is locked.