Specific Shutter Speeds And Aperture Values ([M] Mode) - Canon PowerShot S120 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 "Shutter
Speed" (= 207) and "Aperture" (=
1
Enter [D] mode.
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Set the mode dial to [D].
2
Configure the setting.
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Turn the <7> dial to set the shutter
speed, and turn the <y> ring to set the
aperture value.
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An exposure level mark based on your
specified value is shown on the exposure
level indicator for comparison to the
Aperture Value
standard exposure level.
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The exposure level mark is shown in
Shutter Speed
orange when the difference from standard
Standard exposure exceeds 2 stops.
Exposure Level
Exposure Level
Indicator
Exposure Level
Mark
Shutter Speed (sec.)
[
250 – 40
[
30 – 1.3
[
1 – 1/2500
Still Images
207).
Available ISO Speed (= 72)
]
] – [ ]
] – [ ]
•
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 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.
•
Images shot at high ISO speeds may look grainy.
•
[D]: Manual
• Calculation of standard exposure is based on the specified metering method
(= 71).
•
You can customize camera operation so that turning the <y> ring adjusts the
shutter speed and turning the <7> dial adjusts the aperture value
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2
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3
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5
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6
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