Canon EOS M Digital Camera User Manual


 
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You can lock the exposure when the area of focus is to be different from
the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at
the same exposure setting. Press the <YA> button to lock the
exposure, then recompose and take the shot. This is called AE lock. It is
effective for backlit subjects.
1
Focus the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway.
X The exposure setting will be
displayed.
2
Press the <YA> button. (8)
X <A> will appear and the exposure
will be locked (AE lock).
Press the <YA> button again to
cancel the AE lock.
3
Recompose and take the picture.
If you want to maintain the AE lock
while taking more shots, hold down
the <YA> button and press the
shutter button to take another shot.
A Locking the Exposure (AE Lock)N
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