Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II - Manual (Page 101)

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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
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 “Camera”
(= 217).
1
Enter [ ] mode.
z Set the mode dial to [ ].
2
Configure the setting.
z Turn the [ ] dial to set the shutter speed
(1).
z Turn the [ ] ring to set the aperture value
(2).
z When the ISO speed is fixed, an
exposure level mark (4) based on
your specified values is shown on the
exposure level indicator for comparison
to the standard exposure level (3).
The exposure level mark is shown as [ ]
or [ ] when the difference from standard
exposure exceeds 3 stops.
z The ISO speed is determined and screen
brightness changes when you press
the shutter button halfway after setting
the ISO speed to [AUTO]. If standard
exposure cannot be obtained with your
specified shutter speed and aperture
value, the ISO speed is displayed in
orange.
(1) (2)
(3)
(4)
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 “Camera” (= 217).
1
Enter [ ] mode.
z Set the mode dial to [ ].
2
Set the aperture value.
z Turn the [ ] ring to set the aperture
value.
● Orange display of the shutter speed when you press the shutter
button halfway indicates that the optimum exposure has not been
obtained. 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
diaphragm in the lens)
● In [ ] and [ ] modes, press the [ ] button and set
[Safety Shift] on the [ 6] tab to [On] (= 30) to have the
camera automatically adjust the shutter speed and aperture value
when there are exposure problems, so that you can shoot at the
optimum exposure.
However, safety shift is disabled when the flash fires.
● You can customize camera operation so that turning the [ ] dial
changes the aperture value (= 104).