Canon PowerShot G11 PowerShot G11 Camera User Guide - Page 99

Using the ND Filter, Shooting with Slow Synchro

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Using the ND Filter The ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 (3 stops) of the actual level, allowing for slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values. Choose . ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Set [ND Filter] to [On]. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent camera shake. Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach. Choose .... ● After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose ..., then press the m button. X Once set, ... will appear on the screen. Shoot. ● Even if the flash fires, ensure that the subject does not move until the shutter sound ends. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. It is recommended to set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 155). 99

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The ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 (3 stops) of the actual level,
allowing for slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values.
Choose
.
After pressing the
m
button, press the
op
buttons to choose
.
Set [ND Filter] to [On].
Press the
qr
buttons or turn the
Â
dial
to choose
, then press the
m
button.
You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the
camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time,
you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light
from the flash cannot reach.
Choose
.
After pressing the
r
button, press the
qr
buttons or turn the
Â
dial to choose
,
then press the
m
button.
Once set,
will appear on the screen.
Shoot.
Even if the flash fires, ensure that the
subject does not move until the shutter
sound ends.
Using the ND Filter
Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent camera shake.
Shooting with Slow Synchro
Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and
blurring the image. It is recommended to set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when
shooting with a tripod (p. 155).