Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock) - Canon PowerShot G6 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
Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor
on.
2
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. 92)
3
While pressing the shutter button
halfway, press the
The exposure setting locks (AE lock) and
the icon appears on the LCD monitor.
Using any button or lever other than the
main dial and backlight button cancels
the AE lock.
4
Recompose the image and shoot.
The AF frame focuses on the subject.
The AE lock function cannot be used when the LCD monitor is
off.
button.
AE Lock Icon
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