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4 ShootingFunctions

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus indicator ]appears in the viewfinder, and EV compensation value appears in the status screen and viewfinder when focused.

Press the shutter release button fully.

Continue to press the shutter release button until three images are captured.

Three consecutive images will be taken according to the order set in [7. Auto Bracketing Order] of the [ACustom Setting 1] menu (p.89).

•When [AF Mode] is set to l(Single mode), the focus position is locked in the first image and is used for subsequent images.

•When you take your finger off the shutter release button during Exposure Bracketing, the exposure setting will remain effective for twice the amount of the exposure metering timer (default setting is approx. 20 seconds) (p.116) and you can take a picture at the next compensation value. In this case, autofocus works for each image. After about twice the amount of the exposure metering timer elapses, the camera returns to settings for taking the first image.

•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. However, when using an external flash, holding the shutter release button down to take three consecutive images may cause the second and third images to be taken before the flash is fully charged. Take each image after confirming that charging is complete.

Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)

AE Lock is a function that locks the exposure 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 Select [AF/AE-L Button] in the [ARec. Mode 4] menu and press the four-way controller (5).

The [AF/AE-L Button] screen appears.