Canon IXUS 400 manual Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock

Models: IXUS 400

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Shooting

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)

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 AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires.

• Turn on the LCD monitor.

• Focus the camera on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting.

• Press the shutter button halfway and wait until two beeps sound.

• Without releasing your finger, press the

button.

• The icon will display.

Re-aim the camera to compose the shot.

• To release the AE lock, press the button.

The AE lock may also release if you press any button other

than the button.

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Canon IXUS 400 manual Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock