Canon PowerShot G10 - Manual (Page 103)

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• The current exposure level appears
on the right side of the exposure level
indicator, while the correct exposure
level appears in the center on the left
side of the indicator (if the difference
is more than ±2 stops, the current
exposure level appears in red on the
LCD monitor).
• When you press the shutter button
halfway, the difference between the
correct exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the
LCD monitor. If the difference is more than ±2 stops, “–2” or “+2”
appears in red.
* The correct exposure is calculated by measuring the brightness according to
the selected metering method.
• When you press the button, the shutter speed or aperture
value will automatically shift to obtain the correct exposure
(except when the
icon and icon are selected). When the
shutter speed is selected, the aperture value will change. When
the aperture is selected, the shutter speed will change. In
addition, if you press the
button after you adjusted the
exposure compensation (p. 137) , the exposure will shift to the
adjusted value. The exposure compensation value appears as a
green line on the exposure level indicator.
z If the zoom is adjusted after these values are set, the
aperture value or the shutter speed may change in
accordance with the zoom position
(p. 97) .
z The brightness of the LCD monitor matches the selected
shutter speed and aperture value. When you select a fast
shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place, set the flash
to
(Flash on) or attach an externally mounted flash, the
image will always be bright.
Current Exposure Level
Correct Exposure Level
Exposure Level Indicator
Exposure compensation value
(green line)