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 set if the flash fires.

1Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on.

2Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting.

3 Press the shutter button halfway (two beeps will play) and press the button.

•The exposure setting is locked.

•The icon will display.

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

To Release the AE Lock

Press the button.

The AE lock may be released by pressing the zoom lever, MENU

button or button, or by changing the white balance, ISO speed, photo effect or the shooting mode, or by turning the LCD monitor off.

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