Nikon D5300 Guide D’Exploitation

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Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using 

M (Center-weighted 

metering) and 

N (Spot metering) to meter exposure; note that autoexposure lock is 

not available in 

i or j mode.

Press the shutter-release button halfway.

With the shutter-release button pressed halfway 
(q) and the subject positioned in the focus point, 
press the 

A (L) button (w) to lock exposure.

While exposure lock is in effect, an AE-L indicator 
will appear in the viewfinder.

Keeping the 

A (L) button pressed, recompose 

the photograph and shoot.

A

While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted without altering the 
metered value for exposure:

Programmed auto

Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 

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Shutter-priority auto

Shutter speed

Aperture-priority auto

Aperture

The metering method itself can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect.

A (L) button