Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)

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.

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

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

3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway until two beeps sound. Without releasing your finger, 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 release if you press any button other than the button.

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