Image Brightness (Exposure); Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation); Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (Ae Lock) - Canon PowerShot SX410 IS User Manual

Image Brightness (Exposure)

Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop
increments, in a range of –2 to +2.
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Press the [ ] button. As you watch the
screen, press the [ ][ ] buttons to adjust
brightness.
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When shooting movies, shoot with the
exposure compensation bar displayed.
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When shooting still images, press the
[ ] button to display the set exposure
compensation amount, and then shoot.
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You can also shoot still images with exposure compensation bar
displayed.
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While recording a movie, [ ] is displayed, and the exposure is
locked.

Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock)

Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and
exposure separately.
Still Images Movies
Still Images
1
Lock the exposure.
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Aim the camera at the subject to shoot
with the exposure locked. With the
shutter button pressed halfway, press the
[ ] button.
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[ ] is displayed, and the exposure is
locked.
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To unlock AE, release the shutter button
and press the [ ] button again. In this
case, [ ] is no longer displayed.
2
Compose the shot and shoot.
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AE: Auto Exposure
Before Use
Basic Guide
Movies
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
5
Playback Mode
6
Setting Menu
7
Accessories
8
Appendix
Index
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