Canon PowerShot S10 PowerShot S10/S20 Camera User Guide - Page 74

Slow Shutter

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Problem Image is blurred Subject is too dark Subject is too bright Flash will not fire 72 Cause(s) Solution(s) Camera is set to the slow shutter • Set the camera to a mode other than mode Slow Shutter Insufficient light for recording • Change the flash setting to Flash On. Subject is too dark in comparison with surroundings • Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive (+) setting. • Use the spot exposure metering method or the AE lock function to record. White balance setting is inappropriate • Reset the white balance mode. Subject is too far away for flash to reach • Remain within the range of 6.7 in. to 10.8 ft. (wide) or 7.5 ft. (telephoto) [17 cm to 3.3 m (wide) or 2.3 m (telephoto)] from the subject for flash photography. Subject is too close • Remain within the range of 6.7 in. to 10.8 ft. (wide) or 7.5 ft. (telephoto) [17 cm to 3.3 m (wide) or 2.3 m (telephoto)] from the subject for flash photography. Subject is too bright compared to surroundings • Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative (-) setting. • Use the spot exposure metering method or the AE lock function to record. Light is shining directly on or reflected • Change the shooting angle. onto camera from the subject Flash mode is set to Flash On • Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash Off. Flash mode is set to Flash Off • Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On.

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Problem
Cause(s)
Solution(s)
• Set the camera to a mode other than
Slow Shutter
• Change the flash setting to Flash On.
• Adjust the exposure compensation to a
positive (+) setting.
• Use the spot exposure metering method
or the AE lock function to record.
• Reset the white balance mode.
• Remain within the range of 6.7 in. to 10.8
ft. (wide) or 7.5 ft. (telephoto) [17 cm to
3.3 m (wide) or 2.3 m (telephoto)] from
the subject for flash photography.
• Remain within the range of 6.7 in. to 10.8
ft. (wide) or 7.5 ft. (telephoto) [17 cm to
3.3 m (wide) or 2.3 m (telephoto)] from
the subject for flash photography.
• Adjust the exposure compensation to a
negative (-) setting.
• Use the spot exposure metering method
or the AE lock function to record.
• Change the shooting angle.
• Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash Off.
• Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On.
Image is blurred
Subject is too dark
Subject is too bright
Flash will not fire
Camera is set to the slow shutter
mode
Insufficient light for recording
Subject is too dark in comparison
with surroundings
White balance setting is inappropriate
Subject is too far away for flash to
reach
Subject is too close
Subject is too bright compared to
surroundings
Light is shining directly on or reflected
onto camera from the subject
Flash mode is set to Flash On
Flash mode is set to Flash Off