Target the subject for which you want to meter the exposure, then press AE LOCK.

The exposure is Þxed and the indicator appears.

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Recompose the image and press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

The focus is automatically adjusted.

Press the shutter button fully down.To release AE LOCK

Carry out one of the followings:

•Press AE LOCK again after Step .

•Release your Þnger from the shutter button after Step .

•Press down the shutter button in Step

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Shooting techniques

The camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the subject.

If you change the composition of your shot, the exposure may be changed, such as by changes in the brightness of the background. In such cases, use the AE lock function. You can shoot freely, regardless of the brightness of the subject.

To determine the exposure, measure the exposure of the desired portion of the subject using either center-weighted metering or the spot metering function. Press AE LOCK to lock the exposure, and then recompose the picture and shoot.

Portion of the image used to determine the

exposure

Shooting three images with the exposure shifted— Exposure Bracket

In addition to an image with the exposure automatically set by the camera, two other images are recorded with exposure values shifted to the + and Ð sides.

If you cannot shoot with the proper brightness due to the brightness of the subject, use the Exposure Bracket mode. You can select the image that has a suitable exposure after shooting.

Control button

Shutter button

MENU Mode dial