Panasonic DMCG5 DMCG5 User Guide - Page 104

Recording Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) Applicable modes: This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure. [AF/AE LOCK/Fn1] button can be used in two ways, as [AF/AE LOCK] or as [Fn1] (function 1). At the time of purchase, it is initially set to AF/AE Lock. • To switch the setting, select using [AF/AE LOCK / Fn1] in [Custom] menu. • Refer to P113 for details about the function button. 1 Align the screen with the subject. 2 Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus or exposure. • If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled. • Only the exposure is locked in the default setting. 3 While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera as you compose the picture and then press shutter button fully. A AE Lock indication • When [AE] is set, after pressing the shutter button halfway to focus, press the shutter button fully. AEL 3.5 60 A - 104 -