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Chapter 5
AE lock — Locking the exposure
(Cont.)
AEL
∑
Using AE lock
In the M or
mode, multi-metering is not
available.
1
Compose the picture where you want
to lock the metered value (exposure),
then press the
button.
●
The monitor turns on automatically.
●
To cancel AE lock, press the
button again and release it quickly. If
you want to lock a different exposure,
re-compose the picture and press the
button again. Each time you press the
button, lock and cancel are repeated.
2
Place the subject you want to focus on
within the AF target mark, then press
the shutter button halfway.
●
The green lamp lights.
●
AE lock cannot be canceled while the
shutter button is pressed halfway.
3
Press the Shutter button all the way.
●
After shooting, AE lock is canceled and
AEL
disappears.
AEL
AEL
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During AE lock,
AEL
is displayed.
Green lamp