Canon PowerShot G16 User Guide - Page 93

Still Images Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode) Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value. For details on available aperture values, see "Aperture" (=206). 1 Enter [B] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [B]. 2 Set the aperture value. zzTurn the dial to set the aperture value. • Orange display of shutter speeds when you press the shutter button halfway indicates that the settings deviate from standard exposure. Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed is displayed in white, or use safety shift (see below). • [B]: Aperture value (size of the opening made by the iris in the lens) • To avoid exposure problems in [M] and [B] modes, you can have the camera automatically adjust the shutter speed or aperture value, even when standard exposure cannot otherwise be obtained. Press the button and set [Safety Shift] on the [4] tab to [On] (=25). However, safety shift is disabled when the flash fires. • You can customize camera operation so that turning the dial changes the aperture value (=96). Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed and aperture value to obtain the desired exposure. For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see "Shutter Speed" (=206) and "Aperture" (=206). Aperture Value Shutter Speed Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Indicator Exposure Level Mark 1 Enter [D] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [D]. 2 Configure the setting. zzTurn the dial to set the shutter speed, and turn the dial to set the aperture value. zzAn exposure level mark based on your specified value is shown on the exposure level indicator for comparison to the standard exposure level. zzThe exposure level mark is shown in orange when the difference from standard exposure exceeds 2 stops. Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index Shutter Speed (sec.) 250 - 40 30 - 1.3 1 - 1/4000 Available ISO Speed (=70) 80 80 - 3200 80 - 12800 93