User manual CANON POWERSHOT SX20IS

[. . . ] Camera User Guide ENGLISH · Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. · Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Camera AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×4) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Stereo Video Cable STV-250N Neck Strap NS-DC4 Lens Cap Lens Hood LH-DC50 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM. [. . . ] Make the setting. Turn the  dial to set the shutter speed. Shoot. Available Shutter Speeds 15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500, 1/3200 · 2" indicates 2 seconds, 0"3 indicates 0. 3 second and 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. · The fastest shutter speed when using the flash is 1/500 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/500 second if a faster speed is chosen. · Depending on the zoom position, some shutter speeds may not be available. What if aperture value is displayed in orange? If the aperture value displays in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. · When shutter speeds of 1. 3 seconds or slower are used, images are processed to eliminate noise after being taken. A certain amount of processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot. · It is recommended to set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when lowering the shutter speed and shooting with a tripod (p. 149). 93 Setting the Aperture Value You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set. Make the setting. Turn the  dial to set the aperture value. Shoot. Available Aperture Values F2. 8, F3. 2, F3. 5, F4. 0, F4. 5, F5. 0, F5. 6, F5. 7, F6. 3, F7. 1, F8. 0 · The fastest shutter speed when using the flash is 1/500 second. As a result, the camera will not set a shutter speed faster than 1/500 second regardless of the the aperture value you set. · Depending on the zoom position, some aperture values may not be available. What if shutter speed is displayed in orange? If the shutter speed displays in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Safety shift can also be used. Safety Shift With M and B modes, if [Safety Shift] is set to [On] in the 4 tab, the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot otherwise be obtained. Safety Shift is disabled when the flash is enabled. 94 Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. Make the setting. Press the b button to choose the shutter speed or aperture value. Turn the  dial to set a value. The set exposure level appears on the indicator. When the difference is more than ±2 stops, the set exposure level appears in orange. When you press the shutter button halfway, "­2" or "+2" appears in orange. Aperture Value Shutter Speed Exposure Level Indicator Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level · The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method chosen (p. · If you use the zoom after making settings or change the composition, the exposure level may change. · Depending on the shutter speed or aperture value set, the monitor brightness may change. If the flash is raised and set to h, the monitor brightness will not change. · If you press the b button while holding down the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed or aperture value (whichever is not currently chosen) will automatically adjust to obtain the correct exposure. However, the correct exposure may not be obtained depending on the settings. 95 Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. [. . . ] 79 Format Memory Card, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 53 Menu Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Metering Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Mode Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Movie Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Image Quality (Frame Rate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Recording Pixels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]