113Shooting Functions > Exposure/Focus separation113Shooting Functions > Exposure/Focus separationShooting FunctionsSeparate the exposure area and the focus area or merge them again. Thisfeature is available only when Touch AF is set to Touch AF.1 On the screen, touch an area or touch and release your fingerto focus on it.• The exposure separation icon will appear at the top right of thefocus frame.2 Touch an area to measure the exposure after touching ordrag to the exposure area.• The focus area and the exposure area will be separated.• Touch and hold each area to lock the focus or exposure setting.• Drag the areas together to merge the focus area and the exposurearea.ExposureFocus3 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.• The focus area and the exposure area will return to their pre-shooting position.If you press [a] while its function is set to AEL Hold, the exposure willremain locked and the exposure area will not change after shooting.Exposure/Focus separation