Nikon Coolpix 8800 User Manual - Page 108

Exposure Options Exposure options The exposure options menu contains two options for controlling exposure. EXPOSURE OPTIONS AE lock Bulb/Time AE Lock Autoexposure (AE) lock produces a series of pictures with the same exposure and white balance. This can be used when taking photographs that will later be joined into a single image after transfer to a computer (e.g., a 360 ° virtual-reality image). AE LOCK Off On Reset Option Description Off Restores normal exposure and white balance. First picture taken after On is selected sets exposure (shutter speed, aperture, On exposure compensation, and sensitivity) and white balance for all subsequent pictures. Flash turns off while AE lock is in effect. Clears existing exposure settings. First picture taken after this option is se- Reset lected sets exposure (shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, and sensitivity) and white balance for all subsequent pictures. The Shooting Menu AE Lock While AE lock is in effect, an AE-L (autoexposure lock) icon appears in the shooting display. After you select On or Reset, this icon turns yellow to indicate that exposure will be locked with the next shot. The icon will turn white once you have taken a picture to set exposure. 98 AE-L 8M 1/60 F2.8 126