Olympus 5060 C-5060 Wide Zoom Reference Manual (9.6 MB) - Page 102

AE Lock - Locking the exposure This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. For example, if the sun is in the frame and shooting with automatic exposure results in a dark subject, recompose your shot so that the sun is not in the frame. Then press the AEL button to lock the metered value (exposure) temporarily. Next, compose your shot again with the sun in the frame and take the picture. Advanced shooting Mode dial 1 Compose the picture where you want to lock the metered value (exposure), then press the AEL button. • The metered value is saved. • If you want to lock a different exposure, press the AEL button again to cancel AE lock. Each time you press the AEL button, AE lock is engaged and canceled repeatedly. 2 Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfway. • The green lamp lights. 5 AEL button 101