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AE Lock

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AAE Lock AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from the point of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the desired exposure setting. This is called AE lock. It is effective for backlit subjects. 1 Focus the subject. 2 Press the button. (9) Aim the viewfinder center over the subject where you want to lock the exposure, then press the button. X The icon will light in the viewfinder and the exposure setting will be locked (AE lock). Each time you press the button, it locks the current exposure setting. 3 Recompose and take the picture. The exposure level indicator will show the AE lock exposure level and the current exposure level in real-time. If you want to maintain the AE lock while taking more shots, hold down the button and press the shutter button to take another shot. Partial or spot metering is recommended for AE lock over a specific point. (p.94) 109

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AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from the
point of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot
while maintaining the desired exposure setting. This is called AE lock. It
is effective for backlit subjects.
1
Focus the subject.
2
Press the <
w
> button.
(
9
)
Aim the viewfinder center over the
subject where you want to lock the
exposure, then press the <
A
>
button.
The <
w
> icon will light in the
viewfinder and the exposure setting
will be locked (AE lock).
Each time you press the <
A
> button,
it locks the current exposure setting.
3
Recompose and take the picture.
The exposure level indicator will show
the AE lock exposure level and the
current exposure level in real-time.
If you want to maintain the AE lock
while taking more shots, hold down
the <
A
> button and press the shutter
button to take another shot.
A
AE Lock
Partial or spot metering is recommended for AE lock over a specific point.
(p.94)