Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock); The Button - Canon Digital IXUS 950 IS Advanced User's Manual

Locking the Exposure Setting
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.
You must set the flash to
The AE lock cannot be used when the flash is set to fire.
1
Turn on the LCD monitor.
2
Focus on the part of the subject on which
you wish to lock the exposure setting.
3
Press the shutter button halfway and press
the button.
The icon will display.
4
Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as
desired and press the shutter button fully.
To Release the AE Lock
Press the button.
In mode, AE lock can also be set/canceled (p. 44).
You can use the FE lock (p. 54) when using the flash.
(AE Lock)
.
53