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The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not
change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.

Lock the focus.

zKeep the shutter button pressed halfway
and press the q button.
XThe focus locks and % appears on the
screen.
zIf you release your finger from the shutter
button and press the q button again, %
will disappear and the focus will unlock.

Compose the scene and shoot.

You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to
match the shooting conditions.

Choose the metering method.

zAfter pressing the m button, press the
op buttons to choose .
Choose an option.
zPress the qr buttons to choose an option,
then press the m button.
XThe setting will appear on the screen.
Shooting with the AF LockChanging the Metering Method
Evaluative
For standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots.
Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting
conditions.
Center
Weighted Avg.
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater
weight to the center.
Spot Only meters within the (Spot AE Point frame) that appears at
the center of the screen.