Canon PowerShot S120 - Manual (Page 88)

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Cover
Before Use
Common Camera
Operations
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
Tv, Av, M, and
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
[ ] Auto
Fires automatically in low-light conditions.
[
h] On
Fires for each shot.
[
Z] Slow Synchro
Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a
slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.
•
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 (
=
91 ).
•
In [
Z] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject
does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.
[
!] Off
For shooting without the flash.
•
If a blinking [ ] icon is displayed when you press the shutter button
halfway in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to keep it still.
•
Adjustment is also possible by pressing the <
r> button, touching the desired
option, and then touching it again.
Still Images
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
Just as with regular exposure compensation (
=
70 ), you can adjust the
flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
z z Raise the flash, press the < r> button and
immediately turn the <
y> ring to choose
the compensation level, and then press
the <
m> button.
z z The correction level you specified is now
displayed.
• When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the
shutter speed or aperture value during the flash 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 (
=
25 ) and choosing [
4] tab ► [Flash Settings] ► [Safety FE] ►
[Off].
• You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing MENU
(
= 25 ) and choosing [ 4] tab ► [Flash Settings] ► [Flash Exp. Comp].
• You can also access the [Flash Settings] MENU screen ( = 25 ) when the
flash is up by pressing the < r> button and immediately pressing the <n>
button.
• You can also access the [Flash Settings] MENU screen ( = 25 ) by pressing
the <
r> button and touching [
].