Canon Sure Shot 85 PowerShot A85 Camera User Guide - Page 147

Photo Tips and Information This section offers photography tips. z Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 45) Normally, the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to delays the shutter release for two seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image. Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a fixed, stable surface or by fixing the camera onto a tripod. z To Shoot a Night Scene without a Subject (p. 42) To shot a night scene without any subject in the foreground, set the flash to . (A night scene usually consists of light sources in the night. When shooting with the flash, the light of the flash will washout these lights, so it is better to turn the flash off.) This mode uses a slow shutter speed so always use a tripod to prevent camera shake. z Advanced Technique for the Macro Mode (p. 44) Macro mode can make unique images when used with the zoom function. For example, shooting a flower at maximum wide angle in Macro mode allows the camera to bring both the flower and the background into focus. However, shooting at maximum telephoto can throw the background out of focus to make the flower stand out. Macro with the wide angle zoom Macro with the telephoto zoom z How to Adjust the Exposure (p. 80) This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to shoot images with the optimal brightness. However, recorded images may sometimes be brighter or darker than the actual image depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, adjust the exposure compensation manually. Underexposure The whole recorded image is dark, which makes white elements of the image appear gray. Shooting bright subjects or in backlit conditions may cause the image to be underexposed. Adjust the exposure compensation towards the + end. 145