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USING AF/AE LOCK
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In a shot with this type of composition, the
subjects (two people in this case) are not in the
AF frame. If the shot is taken at this point, the
subjects will not be in focus.
Move the camera slightly so that one of the
subjects in the AF frame.
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Check that the focus mode selector switch is set to “AF”.

◆AF (Autofocus)/AE (Autoexposure) Lock ◆

On the FinePix6900 ZOOM, pressing the shutter button down half way locks the focus and
exposure settings (AF and AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is not centered in the
frame or change the picture composition after the exposure is set, you can obtain good results by
changing the composition after the AF and AE settings are locked.
When you cannot focus and AF/AE lock does not give the correct exposure
●Position the AF frame over your main subject and apply the AE lock (➡P.56). Move the AF frame
to another subject at roughly the same distance and press the shutter button halfway. Holding the
shutter button down halfway, recompose your original shot and take the picture.
Press and hold the shutter button down halfway
(AF/AE lock). The AF frame on the screen
becomes smaller and the camera determines
the shutter speed and aperture setting.
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You can reapply the AF/AE lock as many times as
you like before releasing the shutter.
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The AF/AE lock operates in all photography modes
and can be used to ensure excellent results.
With the shutter button still held down halfway
(AF/AE lock), move the camera back to the
original image and press the shutter button
down fully.