AAE LockN
Use AE lock when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting or when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area. Press the <A> button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the shot. This is called AE lock. It is effective for backlit subjects.
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Focus the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway.
XThe exposure setting will be displayed.
Press the <A> button. (0)
XThe <A> icon lights in the viewfinder to indicate that the exposure setting is locked (AE lock).
Each time you press the <A> button, it locks the current auto exposure setting.
AE lock indicator
3Recompose and take the picture.
If you want to maintain the AE lock
while taking more shots, hold down the <A> button and press the shutter button to take another shot.
The AE lock effect will differ depending on the AF point and metering mode. For details, see “AE Lock” (p.159).
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