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Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)

Mode Dial

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.

1 Presson. the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor

2 Focus the AF frame or the spot metering frame on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting and press the shutter button halfway.

zSelecting an AF Frame (p. 89)

zSwitching between Light Metering Modes (p. 92)

3 While pressing the shutter button halfway, press the button.

zThe exposure setting locks (AE lock) and

the icon appears on the LCD monitor.

zUsing any button or lever other than the main dial and backlight button cancels

the AE lock.

AE Lock Icon

4 Recompose the image and shoot. z The AF frame focuses on the subject.

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

zThe AE lock function cannot be used when the LCD monitor is off.

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