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• When [Autofocus Method] (p.87) is set to [AF Select (25 Points)], [Select] or [Spot], the focus position is locked in the first image and is used for subsequent images.

•Switch to a mode other than l or cin the Drive Mode setting screen to cancel Exposure Bracketing. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if [Drive Mode] is set to P(Off) in [Memory] (p.195) of the [ARec. Mode 3] menu.

•You can combine Exposure Bracketing with the built-in flash or an external flash (P-TTL auto only) to change only the flash output continuously.

Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)

AE Lock is a function that locks the exposure (brightness) prior to taking a picture. Use this when the subject is too small or is backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained.

First, assign the AE Lock function to the d/i button.

1 Select [Green Button] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).

The [Green Button] screen appears.

2 Press the four-way controller (5), use the four-way controller (23) to select [AE Lock], and press the 4button.

Green Button

Green Button

Preview

One Push File Format

AE Lock

Enable AF

MENU Cancel

OK OK

3 Press the 3button twice.

The AE Lock function is assigned to the d/ ibutton and the camera is ready to take a picture.