AE-L Using AE Lock

Use this function to take pictures with the exposure locked for a particular subject. Available Shooting modes: All except , >

APosition the subject in the center of the screen and press AE-L. The exposure is locked while you hold down AE-L.

BPress the shutter button to take pictures, while pressing AE-L.

CAUTION

AE lock can be canceled by zooming.

Once you press the shutter button down halfway, the exposure remains locked even if you release AE-L.

When AE lock is applied, pressing the shutter button down halfway only sets the focus.

When using Intelligent Face Detection, the AE lock is invalid.

CHECK

AE lock is activated only when holding down AE-L at factory setting. You can set to unlock AE lock even if you release AE-L. Select [ AE-LOCK MODE] in the [SET- UP] menu (p.122)

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