Canon PowerShot SX280 HS User Manual page 98

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 "Shutter
Speed" (= 192) and "Aperture" (=
1
Enter [D] mode.
z z Set the mode dial to [D].
2
Configure the setting.
z z Press the <o> button, choose
adjustment of shutter speed or aperture
value, and turn the <5> dial to specify
a value.
X X An exposure level mark based on your
specified value is shown on the exposure
Aperture Value
level indicator for comparison to the
Shutter Speed
standard exposure level.
Standard Exposure
X X The exposure level mark is shown in
Level
orange when the difference from standard
Exposure
exposure exceeds 2 stops.
Level Indicator
Exposure Level
Mark
Still Images
192).
• 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 mode is set to [h].
•
To have the setting you did not configure in step 2 (whether shutter
speed or aperture value) automatically adjusted to obtain standard
exposure, hold the shutter button halfway and press the <o>
button. Note that standard exposure may not be possible with some
settings.
• With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, ISO speed is [
cannot be changed.
• [D]: Manual
• Calculation of standard exposure is based on the specified metering method
(= 84).
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