Canon PowerShot SD630 PowerShot SD630 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 65 Camera User - Page 50
Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock
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To Release the AF Lock Press the / button. z When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 46) makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only. z The 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. 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 the shutter button halfway and press the button. zThe icon will display. 3 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully. To Release the AE Lock Press the button. z AE lock can also be set and released in mode (p. 42). z You can use the FE lock when using the flash. 48