Canon IXUS 50 - Manual (Page 94)

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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.
To Release the AE Lock
Press the button.
• AE lock can also be set and released in mode (p. 84).
• The AE lock may be released by pressing the zoom lever, MENU
button or button, or by changing the white balance, ISO speed,
photo effect or the shooting mode, or by turning the LCD monitor off.
1 Press the DISP. button to turn the
LCD monitor on.
2 Focus on the part of the subject on
which you wish to lock the exposure
setting.
3 Press the shutter button halfway
(two beeps will play) and press the
button.
• The exposure setting is locked.
• The
icon will display.
4 Re-aim the camera to compose the
shot as desired and press the
shutter button fully.
Shooting Mode