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AE Lock
AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a place other than the point of focus. After locking
the exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the exposure level. This feature is
useful for backlit and spotlighted subjects.
● The effects of the AE lock depend on the focusing point and metering method selected.
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1
Focus on the point on which you
want to lock the exposure reading.
The exposure value is displayed in the
viewfinder.
2
Press the 〈〉button.
● The 〈〉icon lights in the viewfinder to
indicate that the exposure setting is
locked. ( )
● Each time you press the 〈〉button, the
current exposure setting is locked.
3
Compose the shot and take the
picture.
You can apply AE lock by pressing the shutter button (instead of the 〈〉button)
down halfway, and focus with the
〈〉button. (C.Fn-2-1
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