EverydayTried-and-true tip
Backlit subject: lock on the face, then recompose
Keep a face properly exposed against bright backlight, even when you change the framing.
- Time
- ⏱ 1 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
How to do it
- Tap and hold on the face until “AE/AF LOCK” appears.
- Change the framing so more of the background is in the picture.
- Take the shot.
Variations
- With a very bright sky, also pull the exposure slider down a little.
Sources
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- rigorousthemes.com (opens in a new tab)
lock focus and exposure on their face, then recompose to include more of the background without the camera automatically adjusting for the brighter backlight
