Exposure Lock (AE Lock)
You can lock the exposure when you want to set the focus and exposure separately or when you will take multiple shots at the same exposure setting. Lock the exposure by pressing the button assigned to AE lock, then recompose and take the picture. This is called AE lock. It is effective for shooting backlit subjects, etc.
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Focus on the subject.
- Press the shutter button halfway.
- The exposure value will be displayed.
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Press the button assigned to AE lock.
- A [
] icon is displayed in the lower left of the screen to indicate that exposure is locked (AE lock).
- A [
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Recompose and take the picture.
Note
- For details on assigning AE lock, see Customize Buttons for Shooting.
- AE lock is not possible with bulb exposures.
Effect of AE Lock
| Metering Mode Selection | AF Point Selection | |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Selection | Manual Selection | |
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Exposure centered on the AF point in focus is locked. | Exposure centered on the selected AF point is locked. |
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Center-weighted exposure is locked. | |
Center-weighted exposure is locked when [] is set with the camera configured for manual focusing ().