Canon Digital Camera Canon PowerShot SX170 User Manual

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Cover
Before Use
Common Camera
Operations
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
Tv, Av, and M
Mode
•In [Z] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures
to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should
set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure
the camera (=
64).
•In [Z]mode,evenaftertheashres,ensurethatthemainsubject
doesnotmoveuntiltheshuttersoundisnishedplaying.
Still Images
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
Just as with regular exposure compensation (=
52), you can adjust the
ashexposurefrom–2to+2stops,in1/3-stopincrements.
Press the <m> button, choose [X] in
the menu, and adjust the setting by either
pressing the <o><p> buttons or turning
the <5> dial (=
23).
Once the setting is complete, [X] is
displayed.
• When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the
shutterspeedoraperturevalueduringtheashshotstoreducewashed-
out highlights and shoot at optimal exposure. However, you can deactivate
automatic adjustment of the shutter speed and aperture value by accessing
MENU (=
24) and choosing [4] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Safety FE] > [Off].
• YoucanalsoconguretheashexposurecompensationbyaccessingMENU
(=
24) and choosing [4] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Flash Exp. Comp].
• Youcanalsoaccessthe[FlashSettings]MENUscreenwhentheashisupby
pressing the <r> button and immediately pressing the <n> button.
Still Images
Shooting with the FE Lock
Just as with the AE lock (=
52),youcanlocktheexposurefortheash
shots.
1 Lifttheashandsettheashto
[h] (=
62).
2 Locktheashexposure.
Aim the camera at the subject to shoot
with the exposure locked. With the
shutter button pressed halfway, press the
<b> button.
Theashres,andwhen[ ] is displayed,
theashoutputlevelisretained.
To unlock FE, release the shutter button
and press the <b> button again. In this
case, [
] is no longer displayed.
3 Compose the shot and shoot.
After one shot, FE is unlocked and [ ] is
no longer displayed.
• FE: Flash Exposure

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