125
i
Autoexposure Lock
Exposure lock is used to recompose photographs after metering
exposure. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or
spot metering (
0
124) to frame off-center subjects that are
much brighter or darker than their surroundings or to optimize
exposure for an object other than your main subject.
1
Meter exposure.
Position the subject in the center of
the frame and press the shutter-
release button halfway to meter expo-
sure. Check that the focus area is dis-
played in green.
2
Lock exposure.
With the shutter-release button
pressed halfway and the subject posi-
tioned in the focus area, press
1
(
A
)
to lock exposure. While exposure lock
is in effect, an
AE-L
indicator will be dis-
played.
3
Recompose the photograph.
Keeping the
1
(
A
) button pressed, recompose the photo-
graph and shoot. The option selected for
Metering
can not
be changed while exposure lock is in effect.
A
See Also
For information on changing the role of
the
1
(
A
) button, see page 156.
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