Canon PowerShot SX10 IS User Manual page 107

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Shoot.
• The current exposure level appears
on the right side of the exposure level
indicator, while the correct exposure
level appears in the center on the left
side of the indicator (if the difference
is more than ±2 stops, the current
exposure level appears in red on the
LCD monitor).
• When you press the shutter button
halfway, the difference between the correct exposure* and the
selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor. If the difference
is more than ±2 stops, "–2" or "+2" appears in red.
* The correct exposure is calculated by measuring the brightness according to
the selected metering method.
• When you press the
value will automatically shift to obtain the correct exposure
(except when the
is selected, the aperture value will change. When the aperture is
selected, the shutter speed will change.
If the zoom is adjusted after these values are set, the
aperture value or the shutter speed may change in
accordance with the zoom position (p. 101).
The brightness of the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder)
matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value.
When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a
dark place, set the flash to
mounted flash, the image will always be bright.
button, the shutter speed or aperture
icon is selected). When the shutter speed
(Flash on) or use an externally
Current Exposure Level
Correct Exposure Level
Exposure Level Indicator
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