Canon 970 IS manual Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock

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z When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AF Frame] to [Center] (p. 93) makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only.

zThe AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to compose the image. Moreover, the AF lock is still effective after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus.

zAF frames do not display in movie mode.

zTry to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass when you shoot a subject through glass.

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)

Available Shooting Modes p. 232

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 Turn on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the button and select (flash off).

3 Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure.

4 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and
press the	button.

• The icon will display.

5 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully.

To Release the AE Lock:

Press the button.

Advanced Shooting Functions