Sony DSLR A700H User's Guide - Page 47

Using the shooting functions • You can set the camera to keep the exposure value after releasing the AEL (AE lock) button or to temporarily perform spot metering with [AEL button] in the Custom menu (page 107). About the EV scale when the AEL (AE lock) button is pressed While you press the AEL (AE lock) button, an exposure value determined by the camera is locked as the standard value (0). At the same time, an exposure value within the spot metering circle appears as the second standard index. • If the exposure is beyond the range of the EV scale, bB appears at the end of the EV scale. The bB starts flashing if the difference becomes any greater. Example: When the composition is determined in the scene below and the AEL (AE lock) button is pressed 2 Bright area Spot metering circle 1 Slightly darker area The indicator displays are as follows when the AEL (AE lock) button is pressed. AEL (AE lock) button is pressed Recompose on 1 while holding the AEL (AE lock) button down Recompose on 2 while holding the AEL (AE lock) button down The locked exposure The locked exposure Multi segment/ Center weighted metering Spot metering The light level within the spot metering circle is 0.3 EV less than the locked exposure (varies according to the recomposition of the shot). The light level of 1 is 1.3 EV less than the locked exposure (varies according to the recomposition of the shot). The locked exposure Turn the camera on 2 and the light level of 2 is displayed. The arrow indicates 2 will white out. The locked exposure is equal to the light level within the spot metering circle. The light level of 1 is 1.0 EV less than the locked exposure (varies according to the recomposition of the shot). 47