135ZAutoexposure (AE) LockUse autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after usingcenter-weighted metering and spot metering to meter exposure.Note that matrix metering will not produce the desired results.1 Lock exposure.Position the subject in the selectedfocus point and press the shutter-release button halfway. With theshutter-release button pressed halfwayand the subject positioned in the focuspoint, press the center of the sub-selector to lock exposure (if you areusing autofocus, confirm that the I in-focus indicator appears in theviewfinder).While exposure lock is in effect, an AE-Lindicator will appear in the viewfinder.2 Recompose thephotograph.Keeping the center of the sub-selector pressed, recomposethe photograph and shoot.Shutter-releasebuttonCenter of sub-selector