Canon PowerShot SX10 IS User Guide

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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.
To Release the AE Lock: 
Operate a button other than the control dial.
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)
Available Shooting Modes
1
Confirm that the flash is lowered.
 is displayed.
2
Aim the camera at the subject on which you 
wish to lock the exposure.
3
Press the shutter button halfway and press the 
 button.
• The exposure setting will lock and 
 will display.
4
Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as 
desired and shoot.
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In movie mode, AE lock can also be set/canceled (p. 90).
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You can use the FE lock when using the flash.
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