Shooting Modes - Canon PowerShot G12 Basics Manual

Shooting Modes

The shooting mode can be changed by rotating the Mode Dial located on top of the camera.
P
Tv
Source: Canon PowerShot G12 Camera User's Guide
Auto (fully In this mode, the camera takes control of all of the
automatic) exposure settings and many other functions as well
such as white balance, ISO, exposure compensation,
flash settings, etc.
Program AE Set the Mode Dial to P for Program Auto Exposure.
(semi- In this mode, the camera sets both the aperture value
automatic) and shutter speed automatically while allowing the
user to manually adjust other settings such as:
Time Value Set the Mode Dial to Tv. This mode allows the user
(semi- to manually set the shutter speed by turning the front
automatic) dial. The camera will automatically set the aperture
value based on the user's shutter speed selection.
• ISO
• Exposure Compensation -2 to +2 to
decrease/increase image brightness
• Flash Settings
• Auto Exposure Bracketing (Flash must be
turned off)
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