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AE Lock is a function that locks the exposure (exposure amount) prior to
taking a picture. Use this when the subject is too small or is backlit and
a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained.
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Set the exposure, and press the
A
button.
The camera locks the exposure amount at
that instant.
@
appears on the display while AE Lock is
engaged.
• EV Compensation is not available when the capture mode is set to
a
(Manual Exposure).
• The set compensation value is not canceled by turning the camera off
or by switching to another capture mode.
To Lock the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)
• You will hear a beep when AE Lock is activated. The beep sound can
be turned off (p.172).
• When any of the following operations are performed, AE Lock is
canceled.
- the
A
button is pressed again
- the
Q
button,
3
button,
M
button or power button is
pressed
- the mode dial is turned
- the Flash Mode, Focus Mode, Drive Mode or Sensitivity setting is
displayed using the four-way controller (
2345
).
- the optical zoom factor is changed using the zoom lever
• AE Lock is not available when the capture mode is set to
a
(Manual
Exposure).
• The exposure is also locked when the focus is locked. If you do not
want to lock the exposure when the focus is locked, set [1. AE-L with
AF Locked] (p.67) in the [
A
Custom 1] menu to [Off].
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