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AE LOCK – Locking the exposure
This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to
achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and
the surroundings.
For example, when the sky takes up much of the frame, shooting with
automatic exposure sometimes results in a dark subject. Recompose your
shot so that not much sky is in the frame. Then press
x
to lock the
metered value (exposure) temporarily. Next, compose your shot again with
the sky in the frame and take the picture.
1
When using the camera in the
A/S/M mode, AE lock is not
available in the M mode. Set to any
mode except M.
g
“A/S/M mode” (P.65)
• If a function other than AE lock is
registered on
x
, set AE lock to the
button.
g
“Setting the custom button” (P.138)
2
Compose the picture where you
want to lock the metered value
(exposure), then press
x
.
• The exposure is memorized.
• If you want to lock a different exposure,
press
x
again to cancel AE lock.
Each time you press
x
, AE lock is
alternately engaged and canceled.
Mode dial
Shutter button
x
AE Lock/
Custom button
During AE lock, AEL is
displayed.
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