Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock) - Canon PowerShot S5 IS User Manual

Locking the Exposure Setting
(AE Lock)
Shooting Mode
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 flash fires.
1
Focus on the part of the subject on which
you wish to lock the exposure setting.
2
Press and hold the shutter button halfway
and press the ISO button.
The exposure is fixed.
The
3
Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as
desired and press the shutter button fully.
To Release the AE Lock:
Press any button other than the ISO button.
You can set the exposure shift after the AE lock in the
mode (p. 52).
You can use the FE lock when using the flash (p. 86).
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appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).
. The AE lock cannot be set if