84AE LockAE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a place other than the point of focus. After lockingthe exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the exposure level. This feature isuseful for backlit and spotlighted subjects. The effects of the AE lock depend on the focusing point and metering method selected.(135)1 Focus on the point on which youwant to lock the exposure reading.The exposure value is displayed in theviewfinder.2 Press the 〈 〉 button. The 〈 〉 icon lights in the viewfinder toindicate that the exposure setting islocked. ( ) Each time you press the 〈 〉 button, thecurrent exposure setting is locked.3 Compose the shot and take thepicture.4You can apply AE lock by pressing the shutter button (instead of the 〈 〉 button)down halfway, and focus with the 〈 〉 button. (C.Fn-2-1 124)
