Canon BP-511 AE Lock, 3 picture, Press the < > button, Compose the shot and take the, Focus on the point on which you, 1 want to lock the exposure read- ing

AE Lock

AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a place other than the point of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the exposure level. This feature is useful for backlit and spotlighted subjects.

●The effects of the AE lock depend on the AF point and metering method selected. (→133)

Focus on the point on which you1 want to lock the exposure read- ing.

➡ The exposure value is displayed in the viewfinder.

2	Press the < > button.
	● The < > icon lights in the viewfinder to
	indicate that the exposure setting is locked.
	( 4 )
	● Each time you press the < > button, the
	current exposure setting is locked.

Compose the shot and take the

3 picture.

You can apply AE lock by pressing the shutter button (instead of the < > button) down halfway, and focus with the < > button. (C.Fn-2-1→122)

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