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. For an explanation of how different combinations of light metering options and a selected AF frame affect where the AE lock is metered, see page 76.

1

Press the

button to turn on

the LCD monitor.

 

 

Focus on the subject on which you wish

2 to lock the exposure setting.

 

• Press the shutter button halfway.

3

Press the button.

• The exposure setting will lock (AE Lock) and the

icon will appear in the display panel and LCD monitor.

• Pressing any button other than the shutter button or omni selector cancels the AE lock.

AE Lock Icon

4 Recompose the image and shoot.

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 75

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Canon PowerShot G2 Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock, Recompose the image and shoot, Press the shutter button halfway