2 TakingPictures

• EV Compensation is not available when the capture mode is set to a (Manual Exposure).

The set compensation value is not canceled by turning the camera off or by switching to another capture mode.

To Lock the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)

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

1 Set the exposure, and press theAbutton.

The camera locks the exposure amount at that instant.

@ appears on the display while AE Lock is engaged.

You will hear a beep when AE Lock is activated. The beep sound can be turned off (p.172).

When any of the following operations are performed, AE Lock is canceled.

-the Abutton is pressed again

-the Q button, 3button, Mbutton or power button is pressed

-the mode dial is turned

-the Flash Mode, Focus Mode, Drive Mode or Sensitivity setting is displayed using the four-way controller (2345).

-the optical zoom factor is changed using the zoom lever

AE Lock is not available when the capture mode is set to a (Manual Exposure).

The exposure is also locked when the focus is locked. If you do not

want to lock the exposure when the focus is locked, set [1. AE-L with AF Locked] (p.67) in the [ACustom 1] menu to [Off].

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