Canon PowerShot G7 X User Guide - Page 94

Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode) Still Images Movies 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" (= 197). 1 Enter [ ] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Set the aperture value. zzTurn the [ ] ring 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). ●● [ ]: Aperture value (size of the opening made by the iris in the lens) ●● To avoid exposure problems in [ ] and [ ] modes, you can have the camera automatically adjust the shutter speed or aperture value, even when standard exposure cannot otherwise be obtained. Press the [ the [ ] tab to [On] (=30). ] button and set [Safety Shift] on However, safety shift is disabled when the flash fires. ●● You can customize camera operation so that turning the [ ] dial changes the aperture value (=97). Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) Still Images Movies 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" (= 197) and "Aperture" (= 197). 1 Enter [ ] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Configure the setting. zzTurn the [ ] dial to set the shutter speed (1), and turn the [ ] ring to set the aperture value (2). (1) (2) (3) (4) Shutter Speed (Sec.) 250 - 40 30 - 1.3 1 - 1/2000 Available ISO Speed (=75) [125] [125] - [3200] [125] - [12800] ●● After you set the shutter speed or aperture value, the exposure level may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot. ●● Screen brightness may change depending on your specified shutter speed or aperture value. However, screen brightness remains the same when the flash is up and the mode is set to [ ]. ●● Images shot at high ISO speeds may look grainy. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, M, and C Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 94