Canon 1861B001, Advanced User'S Manual

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To Release the AF Lock
Press the / button.
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
Press the button.
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Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as
desired and shoot.
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When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD
monitor, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 46) makes shooting easier
since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only.
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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.
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In mode the AF frame does not display.
Locking the Exposure Setting
(AE Lock)
You must set the flash to .
The AE lock cannot be used when the flash is set to fire.
1
Turn on the LCD monitor.
2
Focus on the part of the subject on which
you wish to lock the exposure setting.
3
Press the shutter button halfway and press
the
button.
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The icon will display.
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Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as
desired and press the shutter button fully.
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In mode, AE lock can also be set/canceled (p. 41).
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You can use the FE lock (p. 50) when using the flash.