Ae Lock - Canon EOS D60 Instructions Manual

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.
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The effects of the AE lock depend on the AF point and metering method selected. (→133)
You can apply AE lock by pressing the shutter button (instead of the <
down halfway, and focus with the <
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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.
Press the <
2
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The < > icon lights in the viewfinder to
indicate that the exposure setting is locked.
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4
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Each time you press the <
current exposure setting is locked.
3 Compose the shot and take the
picture.
> button. (C.Fn-2-1→122)
> button.
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> button)