Canon S3 IS Digital Camera User Manual


 
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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.
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 ISO
button.
zThe 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 anything except the S, T, W or X
button.
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)
Shooting Mode
You must set the flash to . The AE lock cannot be set if the
flash fires.
zAE lock can also be set and released in mode (p. 46).
zYou can use the FE lock when using the flash.