AE lock enable 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.
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Focus the subject where you want to lock the exposure
- Press the shutter button halfway to focus
- The exposure setting is displayed in the viewfinder
Press the <*> button
- The <*> indicator lights in the viewfinder and the exposure setting locks (AE Lock)
- Each time you press the <*> button, the auto exposure locks over the area covered by the selected focusing point
Compose the shot and take the picture
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