Nikon COOLPIX 5000 Instruction Manual - Page 132

Controlling Exposure: The Exposure Options Menu The exposure options sub-menu contains two options for controlling exposure. Taking Photographs-Advanced Photography Taking Multiple Photographs with the Same Exposure: AE Lock When taking a series of photographs that will later be joined to form a single image (for example, when taking shots for a panorama or 360 ° virtualreality image), you may wish to use the same exposure, sensitivity, and white-balance settings for all images in the series. This task can be performed using AE-lock. Option Description Off Restores normal exposure, sensitivity, and white balance. The first photo taken after On is selected sets exposure (shutter On speed, aperture, sensitivity, and white balance) for all subsequent photographs. The flash is turned off while AE lock is in effect. Clears existing exposure settings. The first photograph taken after Reset this option is selected sets exposure (shutter speed, aperture, sensitivity, and white balance) for all subsequent photographs. Confirming AE-Lock Settings While AE-Lock is in effect, AE-L (AE Lock) and WB-L (White-Balance Lock) icons appear in the monitor. These icons turn yellow to indicate that exposure for subsequent photographs will be locked with the next shot, either because you have just chosen On or Reset in the AE-Lock menu, or because you have selected a new value for white balance, shutter speed, or aperture. 118