Camera Powershot SX230 HS, User Manual

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You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images with
the exposure you want.
D
stands for “Manual”.
Set the mode dial to
D
.
Choose a setting.
z
Press the
o
button to choose the shutter
speed or aperture value.
z
Turn the
Â
dial to set a value.
X
The set exposure level appears on the
indicator. You can check the difference
against the standard exposure level.
X
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.
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value
Shutter Speed
Aperture
Value
Exposure Level
Indicator
Exposure Level
Standard
Exposure Level
• The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method
chosen (p. 97).
• If you use the zoom after making settings or changing the composition,
the exposure level may change.
• Depending on the shutter speed or aperture value set, the screen
brightness may change. If the flash is raised and set to
h
, the screen
brightness will not change.
• If you press the
o
button while holding down the shutter button halfway,
the shutter speed or aperture value (whichever is not set in Step 2), will
automatically adjust to obtain the correct exposure (the correct exposure
may not be obtained depending on the settings).