With the same focusing point, you can obtain and lock the auto exposure setting on one part of the picture and then recompose to focus a different part of the picture. AE lock enables you to maintain the same exposure setting even after recomposing the shot. This is effective for backlit 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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