Canon PowerShot SX170 IS - Manual (Page 63)

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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 flash fires, ensure that the main subject
does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.
Still Images
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
Just as with regular exposure compensation (
=
52 ), you can adjust the
flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
z z
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 ).
z z 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 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 (
= 24 ) and choosing [
4] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Safety FE] > [Off].
• You can also configure the flash 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 flash 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 flash
shots.
1 Lift the flash and set the flash to
[
h] ( =
62 ).
2 Lock the flash exposure.
z z
Aim the camera at the subject to shoot
with the exposure locked. With the
shutter button pressed halfway, press the
<
b> button.
z z The flash fires, and when [ ] is displayed,
the flash output level is retained.
z z
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.
z z
After one shot, FE is unlocked and [ ] is
no longer displayed.
•
FE: Flash Exposure