Canon A650 IS appendix Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock, 101, To Release the AE Lock

Various Shooting Methods

101

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)

See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 207).

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.

1		Press the button and select	.
2		Aim the camera at the subject on which you
		wish to lock the exposure.
3	Press the shutter button halfway and press the
		button.

•The exposure setting will lock and will display.

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

To Release the AE Lock

Operate a button other than the or button.

You can use the FE lock when using the flash (p. 103).