User Manual

Advanced shooting

AE LOCK

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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, if the sun is in the frame and shooting with automatic exposure

results in a dark subject, recompose your shot so that the sun is not in the

frame. Then press x to lock the metered value (exposure) temporarily.

Next, compose your shot again with the sun in the frame and take the picture.

1 When using the camera in the

p mode, AE lock is not

available in the M mode. Set to any

mode except M.

g“A/S/M mode” (P.68)

• If a function other than AE lock is

registered on x, set AE lock to the

button.

g“Setting the custom button” (P.124)

2 Compose the picture where you want to lock the metered

value (exposure), then press x.

• If the monitor is turned off, the monitor turns on and the metered value

is saved.

• 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

x AEL/Custom button