Shooting With The Ae Lock; Setting The Exposure Metering Method - Canon PowerShot S10 User Manual

Shooting with the AE Lock

When the AE lock is used, you can meter the
exposure and focus independently. Use this function
when you need to change the image composition
after you have set the exposure setting.
1 Turn the Mode Dial to the
the DISPLAY button to turn on the LCD monitor.
2 Aim the camera so that the subject you wish
to meter is centered in the LCD monitor.
3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway
while you press the SET button.
• The AE lock will take effect and the LCD monitor
will display an asterisk (*) close to its center. The
exposure setting will now be maintained even if
you release the shutter button.
4 Compose the image and shoot.
• The camera will focus on the object at the
center of the viewfinder.
• The AE lock will release if you press a button
other than the shutter button or if you turn the
Mode Dial. The AE lock will also automatically
release if the power save function activates.
Setting the Exposure Metering
Method
Although the exposure metering method is
normally set to the Center-weighted mode, you
can change it to the spot mode and record an
image.
position. Press
Center-Weighted: measures the average light
Spot:
1 Turn the Mode Dial to the
from the entire image area, weighting
the value of the light detected at the
center of the viewfinder more heavily.
measures the light from the center
of the field only. Use this option
when the subject is backlit or
surrounded by bright light.
Press the DISPLAY button to turn on the
LCD monitor.
position.
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