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1 Position the area to be
measured in the viewfinder
metering area and press the
AE lock button . To
cancel the AE lock, press
the AE lock button again.
2 is displayed in the
viewfinder. The measured
exposure level is locked for
20 seconds.
AE LOCK FUNCTION
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MEMO
• If the shutter release button is depressed halfway down while the AE lock timer is
operating, the memorized meter reading will remain even if the AE lock button is released.
• The auto-popup built-in flash function does not work while the AE lock is in use.
• AE lock does not work in the Metered Manual Mode and Bulb timer Mode.
The AE Lock function enables an exposure level lock before
picture is taken.
If the subject is too small for a proper exposure setting to be
obtained, you can zoom in on the subject to obtain the proper
exposure setting. Then lock the exposure setting and recompose
shot before taking a picture.
To use the AE Lock:
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Recompose the image in the viewfinder and
take the picture.