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Shooting Settings
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AE Lock Exposure Metering (Metering during B)
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Choose the metering method used to meter exposure when exposure is locked using
the AEL button.
Menu
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n5. Metering n Metering during B
• For more information on AE lock, see P. 109.
Auto
Exposure is metered using the method selected for
[Metering] (P. 109).
B (center-weighted averaging)
The camera sets exposure based on the average light
level for the entire frame while assigning the greatest
weight to the area in the center.
C (spot metering)
The camera meters a small portion (approximately 2%)
of the frame.
CHi (spot highlight metering)
Brightens the spot metering area, brightening highlights.
CSh (spot shadow metering)
Darkens the spot metering area, darkening highlights.
Releasing AE Lock after shooting (B Auto Reset)
PASMB
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Congure the camera so that it automatically releases the lock after shooting when
exposure is locked using the AEL button.
Menu
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n5. Metering n B Auto Reset
No
Exposure remains locked after shooting. Press the AEL button to
release the lock.
Yes Exposure lock is released after shooting.
%When multiple photos are taken using such functions like sequential shooting, custom
self-timer or interval shooting, exposure lock will be released after a series of photos have
been taken.