Canon PowerShot, SX270 HS, SX280 HS Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture, Values ([M] Mode)

Still Images

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 “Shutter Speed” (=192) and “Aperture” (=192).

1Enter [D] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [D].

• After you set the shutter speed or aperture value, the exposure level

may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot.

• Screen brightness may change depending on your specified shutter

speed or aperture value. However, screen brightness remains the

same when the flash mode is set to [h].

• To have the setting you did not configure in step 2 (whether shutter

speed or aperture value) automatically adjusted to obtain standard

exposure, hold the shutter button halfway and press the <o>

button. Note that standard exposure may not be possible with some

settings.

• With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, ISO speed is [ ] and

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Aperture Value

Shutter Speed

Standard Exposure

Level

Exposure

Level Indicator

Exposure Level

Mark

2Configure the setting.

zzPress the <o> button, choose

adjustment of shutter speed or aperture value, and turn the <5> dial to specify a value.

XXAn exposure level mark based on your specified value is shown on the exposure level indicator for comparison to the standard exposure level.

XXThe exposure level mark is shown in orange when the difference from standard exposure exceeds 2 stops.

	cannot be changed.

•	[D]: Manual
•	Calculation of standard exposure is based on the specified metering method
	(=84).

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