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To Release the AF Lock
Press the /
button.
z When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 28) makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only.
z The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to compose the image. Moreover, the AF lock is still effective after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus.
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)Shooting Mode
You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit.
You must set the flash to []. The AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires.
1Turn on the LCD monitor.
2Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting.
3Press the shutter button halfway and press the button.
zThe icon will display.
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To Release the AE Lock
Press the button.
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