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 used when the flash is set to fire.

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.

4Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully.

To Release the AE Lock

Press the button.

z In mode, AE lock can also be set/canceled (p. 42). z You can use the FE lock (p. 50) when using the flash.

Shooting

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