Specific Shutter Speeds And Aperture Values (M Mode) - Canon PowerShot G1 X User Manual

Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture
Values (M Mode)
Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed and
aperture value to obtain the desired exposure.
For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see
"Specifications" in the Getting Started guide.
Aperture Value
Shutter Speed
Standard
Exposure Level
Exposure Level
Mark
Exposure Level
Indicator
• After you set the shutter speed or aperture value, the exposure level
may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot.
• Screen brightness may change depending on your specified shutter
speed or aperture value. However, screen brightness remains the
same when the flash is up and the mode is set to h.
• To have both the shutter speed and aperture value automatically
adjusted to obtain standard exposure, hold the shutter button halfway
and press the
possible with some settings.
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Enter D mode.
Set the mode dial to D.
Configure the setting.
Turn the z dial to set the shutter speed, and
turn the 7 dial to set the aperture value.
An exposure level mark based on your
specified value is shown on the exposure
level indicator for comparison to the standard
exposure level.
The exposure level mark is shown in orange
when the difference from standard exposure
exceeds 2 stops. "–2" or "+2" is displayed in
orange in the lower right when you press the
shutter button halfway.
button. Note that standard exposure may not be
Still Images