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Ae lock – Canon BP-511 User Manual

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AE Lock

AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a place other than the point of focus. After locking
the exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the exposure level. This feature
is useful for backlit and spotlighted subjects.

The effects of the AE lock depend on the AF point and metering method selected. (

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1

Focus on the point on which you
want to lock the exposure read-
ing.

The exposure value is displayed in the
viewfinder.

2

Press the <

> button.

The <

> icon lights in the viewfinder to

indicate that the exposure setting is locked.
(

4

)

Each time you press the <

> button, the

current exposure setting is locked.

3

Compose the shot and take the
picture.

You can apply AE lock by pressing the shutter button (instead of the <

> button)

down halfway, and focus with the <

> button. (C.Fn-2-1

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