Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture Value - Canon Powershot SX20 IS User Manual

Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture
Value
You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images.
D stands for "Manual".
Aperture
Value
Shutter Speed
Exposure Level Indicator
Standard Exposure Level
Exposure Level
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The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method
chosen (p. 87).
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If you use the zoom after making settings or change the composition, the
exposure level may change.
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Depending on the shutter speed or aperture value set, the monitor
brightness may change. If the flash is raised and set to h, the monitor
brightness will not change.
If you press the b button while holding down the shutter button halfway,
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the shutter speed or aperture value (whichever is not currently chosen)
will automatically adjust to obtain the correct exposure. However, the
correct exposure may not be obtained depending on the settings.
Set the mode dial to D.
Make the setting.
Press the b button to choose the shutter
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speed or aperture value.
Turn the  dial to set a value.
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The set exposure level appears on the
indicator. You can check the difference
against the standard exposure level.
When the difference is more than ±2
stops, the set exposure level appears in
orange. When you press the shutter
button halfway, "–2" or "+2" appears in
orange.
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