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P, S, A, and M Modes
Autoexposure Lock
Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using
M
(
Center-weighted metering
) and
N
(
Spot metering
) to
meter exposure; note that autoexposure lock is not available in
i
or
j
mode.
1
Meter exposure.
Press the shutter-release
button halfway.
2
Lock exposure.
With the shutter-release button
pressed halfway (
q
) and the subject
positioned in the focus point, press
the
A
(
L
) button (
w
) to lock
exposure.
While exposure lock is in effect, an
AE-L
indicator will appear in the viewfinder.
Shutter-release button
A
(
L
) button
