Canon G10 PowerShot G10 Camera User Guide - Page 103

Shooting Using the Mode Dial 101 3 Shoot. Current Exposure Level • The current exposure level appears on the right 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). • When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the Correct Exposure Level Exposure Level Indicator Exposure compensation value (green line) correct exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor. 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 button, the shutter speed or aperture value will automatically shift to obtain the correct exposure (except when the icon and icon are selected). When the shutter speed is selected, the aperture value will change. When the aperture is selected, the shutter speed will change. In addition, if you press the button after you adjusted the exposure compensation (p. 137), the exposure will shift to the adjusted value. The exposure compensation value appears as a green line on the exposure level indicator. z 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. 97). z The brightness of the LCD monitor 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 (Flash on) or attach an externally mounted flash, the image will always be bright.