Kodak 6B8773 manual Auto Exposure Lock, Use the AEL function with Center Area Metering mode

Controlling Exposure

Auto Exposure Lock	Auto Exposure Lock is used to lock the camera’s exposure values on an
	off-center subject. It is available when the camera is in Manual Focus or
	Continuous Autofocus mode. In Single Autofocus mode, the exposure is
	locked when the lens autofocus is completed. It is recommended that you
	use the AEL function with Center Area Metering mode.

1. Set the Exposure Metering mode to Center Area metering (see page 7-7).

2. Center the subject inside the viewfinder, then press and hold the AEL button.

3. Continue to hold the AEL button, then lightly press the Shutter button.

During AE lock, the shutter speed and aperture value displays in the

Viewfinder are locked and AEL appears.

4.Continue to press the AEL button while you compose the picture and complete the focus operation. Then press the Shutter button to capture the image.

NOTE: When the final subject is out of focus during the AE lock operation, remove your finger from Shutter button, then lightly press the Shutter button to perform a new AF.

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