Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock) - Canon POWERSHOT PRO1 User Manual

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE
Lock)
Mode Dial
You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective
when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background
or when a subject is backlit.
1
Focus the AF frame or the spot metering frame on
the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure
setting and press the shutter button halfway.
Selecting an AF Frame (p. 89)
Switching between Light Metering Modes (p. 90)
2
While pressing the shutter button
halfway, press the
The exposure setting locks (AE lock) and
the
(or in the viewfinder).
Using any button or lever other than the
main dial cancels the AE lock.
3
Recompose the image and shoot.
The AF frame focuses on the subject.
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icon appears on the LCD monitor
button.
AE Lock Icon