Canon EOS EOS 300D Instruction Manual

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78jAE LockAE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from thepoint of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose the shotwhile maintaining the desired exposure level. This feature is useful forbacklit and spotlighted subjects.In Creative Zone modes, partial metering will be used automatically forAE lock.Focus the subject.s The exposure setting will be displayedin the viewfinder.1Press the <j> button. ( ˜)s The < j> icon will light in theviewfinder to indicate that the exposuresetting has been locked (AE lock).• Aim the center of the viewfinder overthe subject where the exposure is to belocked, then press the <j> button.• Each time you press the < j> button,it locks the current exposure setting.2Compose the shot and shoot.• If you want to maintain the AE lockwhile taking more shots, hold down the<j> button and press the shutterbutton to take another shot.3AE lock indicator