Autoexposure Lock

Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using

M(Center-weighted metering) and N(Spot metering) to meter exposure; note that autoexposure lock is not available in i or j mode.

1Meter exposure.

Press the shutter-release button halfway.

2 Lock exposure.

Shutter-release button

With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q) and the subject positioned in the focus point, press the A (L) button (w) to lock exposure.

A (L) button

While exposure lock is in effect, an AE-Lindicator will appear in the viewfinder.

116P, S, A, and M Modes