Canon PowerShot S120 User Guide - Page 94

Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode) Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed. For details on available shutter speeds, see "Shutter Speed" (=207). 1 Enter [M] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [M]. 2 Set the shutter speed. zzTurn the ring to set the shutter speed. Shutter Speed (sec.) 15 - 1.3 1 - 1/2500 Available ISO Speed (=72 • With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, there will be a delay before you can shoot again, as images are processed to remove noise. • When shooting at low shutter speeds on a tripod, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] (=91). • The speed you set may be lowered automatically as needed if the flash fires. • Orange display of aperture values when you press the shutter button halfway indicates that the settings deviate from standard exposure. Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value is displayed in white, or use safety shift (=94). • Images shot at high ISO speeds may look grainy. • [M]: Time value • You can customize camera operation so that turning the dial changes the shutter speed (=96). 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" (=207). 1 Enter [B] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [B]. 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). • [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). 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, and C Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 94