Canon S3 IS Digital Camera User Manual


 
Using the Mode Dial
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You can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and
aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. After settings are
made, shooting procedures are the same as for Auto Mode
(Basic Guide p. 6).
Program AE
Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the
shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the
scene.
zWhen a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed
and aperture values are shown in red on the LCD monitor when the
button is pressed halfway. Use the following shooting methods
obtain the correct exposure and make them show in white.
- Use the flash (raise the flash).
- Adjust the ISO Speed.
- Change the metering mode.
Shooting in the Creative Zone
Shooting Mode
zFor information on the relation between the aperture value
and shutter speed see p. 58.
zPlease note that camera shake becomes a factor at low
shutter speeds and with larger aperture values. If (camera
shake warning) appears in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder),
try the following steps to resolve the problem.
-Use the (image stabilizer) function.
-Raise the ISO speed.
-Raise the flash to enable firing.
-Use a tripod.
Shooting Mode
You can change the combinations of shutter speeds and
aperture values without altering the exposure (p. 70).