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Advanced shooti
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AE lock
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.
1
Compose the picture where you
want to lock the metered value
(exposure), then press the
[
button.
g
“Direct buttons” (P.13)
• The exposure is memorized.
• To reset AE lock, press the
[
button
again to cancel AE lock. Each time you
press the
[
button, AE lock is
alternately engaged and canceled.
2
Position the AF target mark on
the subject you want to focus on
and 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 fully.
• AE lock is automatically canceled after one shot.
Example:
The subject appears dark because
the sky is bright.
Recompose your shot so there is not
much sky in the frame and lock the
exposure. Compose your shot again with
the sky in the frame and take the picture.
Mode dial
F2.8
F2.8
1/1000
1/1000
0.0
0.0
2592 1944
2592 1944
HQ
HQ
P
30
30
30
During AE lock,
[
is displayed.
F2.8
F2.8
1/1000
1/1000
0.0
0.0
2592 1944
2592 1944
HQ
HQ
P
30
30
30
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