Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode) - Canon PowerShot SX520 HS User Manual

Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode)

Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera
automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.
For details on available aperture values, see "Aperture" ( = 136).
1
Enter [
●
Set the mode dial to [
2
Set the aperture value.
●
Turn the [
value.
● Orange display of shutter speeds when you press the shutter
button halfway indicates that the settings deviate from standard
exposure. Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed is
displayed in white, or use safety shift (see below).
●
[ ]: Aperture value (size of the opening made by the iris in the
lens)
●
To avoid exposure problems in [
can have the camera automatically adjust the shutter speed or
aperture value, even when standard exposure cannot otherwise
be obtained. Press the [
] tab to [On] ( = 27).
the [
However, safety shift is disabled when the flash fires.
Still Images Movies
] mode.
].
] dial to set the aperture
] and [ ] modes, you
] button and set [Safety Shift] on
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" ( = 136) and "Aperture" ( = 136).
1
Enter [
●
Set the mode dial to [
2 Configure the setting.
●
Press the [ ] button, choose adjustment
of shutter speed (1) or aperture value (2),
and turn the [
●
An exposure level mark (4) based on
your specified value is shown on the
exposure level indicator for comparison to
the standard exposure level (3).
(1) (2)
●
The exposure level mark is shown
in orange when the difference from
(3)
standard exposure exceeds 2 stops. [–2]
(4)
or [+2] is displayed in orange in the lower
right when you press the shutter button
halfway.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Still Images Movies
] mode.
].
] dial to specify a value.
Index
1
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
2
Hybrid Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
5
Tv, Av, and M Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Setting Menu
8
Accessories
9
Appendix
72