Canon S5 IS appendix Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock, To Release the AE Lock

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)

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.

You must set the flash to . The AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires.

1 Focus on the part of the subject on which

you wish to lock the exposure setting.

2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the ISO button.

zThe exposure is fixed.

zThe appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).

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

To Release the AE Lock:

Press any button other than the ISO button.

zYou can set the exposure shift after the AE lock in the mode (p. 52).

zYou can use the FE lock when using the flash (p. 86).

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