Nikon 1 v2, User Manual

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Autoexposure Lock
Exposure lock is used to recompose photographs after metering
exposure. It is most effective when used with center-weighted
or spot metering (
0 128) 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.
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/AF-L indicator will be
displayed. Exposure will remain
locked until
1
(
A
) is pressed again,
even if you later remove your finger
from the shutter-release button.
3 Recompose the photograph.
Recompose the photograph and shoot. To end exposure lock,
press
1 ( A ) again.
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.
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See Also
For information on changing the role of
the
1 ( A ) button, see page 163.