Canon PowerShot SX1 IS User Manual page 109

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Shoot.
• The current exposure level
appears on the lower 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 or the
viewfinder).
• When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference
between the correct exposure* and the selected exposure
appears on the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder). 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. 103).
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
Exposure Level
Indicator
Correct Exposure Level
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