Canon PowerShot G12 PowerShot G12 Camera User Guide - Page 104

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 Ê dial to choose , then press the m button. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent camera shake. Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set. M stands for "Time value". Set the mode dial to M. Make the setting. ● Turn the ÷ dial to set the shutter speed. Shoot. Available Shutter Speeds 15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500, 1/3200, 1/4000 • 2" indicates 2 seconds, 0"3 indicates 0.3 second and 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. • The fastest shutter speed when using the flash is 1/2000 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/2000 second or slower even if a faster shutter speed is chosen. • Depending on the zoom position, some shutter speeds may not be available. 104