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jAE Lock
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AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different spot from the
point of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot
while maintaining the desired exposure level.This feature is useful for
backlit and spotlighted subjects.
1
Focus the subject.
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Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.
s
The exposure setting will be
displayed.
2
Press the <
j
> button. (
0
)
s
The <j> icon will light in the
viewfinder to indicate that the
exposure setting has been locked
(AE lock).
•
Each time you press the <j>
button, it locks the current exposure
setting.
3
Compose the shot and take the
picture.
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If you want to maintain the AE lock
while taking more pictures, hold down
the <j> button and press the
shutter button to take another picture.