Canon G10 PowerShot G10 Camera User Guide - Page 98

96 Setting the Shutter Speed Available Shooting Modes p. 300 When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value 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 and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Configure the shutter speed. 1. Use the control dial to change the shutter speed. • When using the control dial, the bar will be displayed and the shutter speed can be changed. bar Shutter speed 3 Shoot. • If the aperture value is shown in red, the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Use the control dial to adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value shows in white (you can also use the Safety Shift (p. 97)).