Canon C83-1004 PowerShot G1 Camera User Guide - Page 60

Setting the Shutter Speed

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Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture setting to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while slower speeds create a flowing effect. 1 Turn the mode dial to . • The shutter speed will show in the display panel. It will also appear on the LCD monitor if it is on. 2 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select a speed. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to set the focus. • The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture settings do not blink in the display panel. 4 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. • If an incorrect exposure will result, the aperture setting will blink in the display panel and show in red in the LCD monitor. Press the or arrow on the omni selector to change the speed. 58 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects

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Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects
Setting the Shutter Speed
When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera
automatically selects an aperture setting to match the brightness. Faster shutter
speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while
slower speeds create a flowing effect.
1
Turn the mode dial to
.
•
The shutter speed will show in the display
panel. It will also appear on the LCD monitor if
it is on.
2
Press the
or
arrow on the omni
selector to select a speed.
3
Press the shutter button halfway to set
the focus.
•
The correct exposure has been set if the shutter
speed and aperture settings do not blink in the
display panel.
4
Press the shutter button all the way to
shoot the image.
•
If an incorrect exposure will result, the aperture setting will blink in the display
panel and show in red in the LCD monitor. Press the
or
arrow on the omni
selector to change the speed.