Canon PowerShot SX40 HS PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide - Page 104

Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value 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. Aperture Value Shutter Speed Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Exposure Level Indicator Choose a setting. z Press the o button to choose the shutter speed or aperture value. z Turn the 5 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. • The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method chosen (p. 95). • If you use the zoom or change the composition after making settings, the exposure level may change. • Depending on the shutter speed and 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 chosen in Step 2), will automatically adjust to obtain the correct exposure (the correct exposure may not be obtained depending on the settings). 104