Olympus C 700 C-700 UZ Reference Manual (10.2 MB) - Page 80

(AE lock/Custom)/ (Rotation) button This button provides access to several different functions: ● Shooting mode AE lock - Allows you to lock only the exposure (metered value) temporarily (P. 80). Multi-metering (menu setting is required) (P. 82) 3 Custom button setting - Allows you to access a menu function (P. 84) using this button. ● Playback mode Picture rotation - Allows you to rotate a picture (P. 85). Mode dial & Functions Functions vary depending on the Mode dial setting. AUTO P A/S/M This button does not function. AE lock, Custom button setting AE lock (M mode: Displaying the metering bar), Custom button setting Picture rotation Locking the exposure - AE lock Suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve (such as 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, re-compose your shot so that the sun is not in the frame. Then, press the button to lock the metered value (exposure) temporarily. Then compose your shot again with the sun in the frame and shoot. In other words, use AE lock when you want a different exposure from the image you want to focus on. 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. For A/S/M, set to A or S (P. 103). Set MULTI METERING to OFF in the CAMERA Menu. If set to ON, AE lock is not available (P. 100). 80 OR ~ Continued on next page