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Shooting with the AE Lock, Setting the Exposure Metering, Method

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Shooting with the AE Lock When the AE lock is used, you can meter the exposure and focus independently. Use this function when you need to change the image composition after you have set the exposure setting. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position. Press the DISPLAY button to turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Aim the camera so that the subject you wish to meter is centered in the LCD monitor. 3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while you press the SET button. • The AE lock will take effect and the LCD monitor will display an asterisk (*) close to its center. The exposure setting will now be maintained even if you release the shutter button. 4 Compose the image and shoot. • The camera will focus on the object at the center of the viewfinder. • The AE lock will release if you press a button other than the shutter button or if you turn the Mode Dial. The AE lock will also automatically release if the power save function activates. Shooting Setting the Exposure Metering Method Although the exposure metering method is normally set to the Center-weighted mode, you can change it to the spot mode and record an image. Center-Weighted: measures the average light from the entire image area, weighting the value of the light detected at the center of the viewfinder more heavily. Spot: measures the light from the center of the field only. Use this option when the subject is backlit or surrounded by bright light. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position. Press the DISPLAY button to turn on the LCD monitor. 45

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Shooting
Shooting with the AE Lock
When the AE lock is used, you can meter the
exposure and focus independently. Use this function
when you need to change the image composition
after you have set the exposure setting.
1
Turn the Mode Dial to the
position. Press
the DISPLAY button to turn on the LCD monitor.
2
Aim the camera so that the subject you wish
to meter is centered in the LCD monitor.
3
Press and hold the shutter button halfway
while you press the SET button.
• The AE lock will take effect and the LCD monitor
will display an asterisk (*) close to its center. The
exposure setting will now be maintained even if
you release the shutter button.
4
Compose the image and shoot.
• The camera will focus on the object at the
center of the viewfinder.
• The AE lock will release if you press a button
other than the shutter button or if you turn the
Mode Dial. The AE lock will also automatically
release if the power save function activates.
Setting the Exposure Metering
Method
Although the exposure metering method is
normally set to the Center-weighted mode, you
can change it to the spot mode and record an
image.
Center-Weighted
: measures the average light
from the entire image area, weighting
the value of the light detected at the
center of the viewfinder more heavily.
Spot
:
measures the light from the center
of the field only. Use this option
when the subject is backlit or
surrounded by bright light.
1
Turn the Mode Dial to the
position.
Press the DISPLAY button to turn on the
LCD monitor.