User guide

You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective

when the contrast is too strong between the subject and

background or when a subject is backlit.

To Release the AE Lock:

Press any button other than the ISO button.

Locking the Exposure Setting

(AE Lock)

Shooting Mode

You must set the flash to . The AE lock cannot be set if

the flash fires.

Focus on the part of the subject on which

you wish to lock the exposure setting.

Press and hold the shutter button halfway

and press the ISO button.

z The exposure is fixed.

z The appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).

Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as

desired and press the shutter button fully.

z You can set the exposure shift after the AE lock in the

mode (p. 52).

z You can use the FE lock when using the flash (p. 86).