Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock) - Canon PowerShot SX100 IS User Manual

Various Shooting Methods
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Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) [Q]
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Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222).
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
Confirm that the flash is lowered.
• ~ is displayed.
2
Aim the camera at the subject on which you
wish to lock the exposure.
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3
Press the shutter button halfway and press the
~
button.
• The exposure setting will lock and ~ will display.
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4
Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as
desired and press the shutter button fully.
To Release the AE Lock:
Operate a button other than the" or • button.
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You can also set or release the AE lock (p. 81).
- • You can use the FE lock when using the flash (p. 109).