PowerShot A650 IS Camera User Guide

Various Shooting Methods
101
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214).
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 or button.
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)
Shooting Mode
1
Press the button and select .
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 press the shutter button fully.
You can use the FE lock when using the flash (p. 103).