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Autoexposure Lock
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Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using M (Center-weighted metering) and N (Spot metering) to meter exposure; note that autoexposure lock is not available in i or j mode. 1 Meter exposure. Press the shutter-release button halfway. 2 Lock exposure. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q) and the subject positioned in the focus point, press the A (L) button (w) to lock exposure. Shutter-release button While exposure lock is in effect, an AE-L indicator will appear in the viewfinder. 3 Recompose the photograph. Keeping the A (L) button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. A (L) button A Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure: Mode Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Setting Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 0 84) Shutter speed Aperture The metering method itself can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect. P, S, A, and M Modes 91