fast shutter

[cerebralMarv]

I'm interested in freezing fast-action pictures and just recently purchased S230/IXUS V3. I know it has a shutter speed ranges from 1/1500 - 15". I can adjust the long shutter mode from 1"-15" for slow shutter. How about anything beyond 1", such as 1/250 or 1/500 ? I don't see anything like that in my camera. This might be a silly question, but I'm just a beginner and wondering if anybody can help me with this question or ever taking any panning, streaking or freezing fast-action pictures before. Thanks a whole bunch

[cA70]

Dont know ur cam specificaly, but what i found is that zoom and the apature (each) directly effect the shutter, kinda.

The zoom increases the app(smaller hole), means a longer shutter to counter act.

[stduc]

ca70 wrote:
The zoom increases the app(smaller hole), means a longer shutter to counter act.
Actually zoom decreases aperture (increases f#) so you need a slower shutter speed to compensate. The A70 allows as maximum aperture f2.8 at no zoom and f4.8 as soon as you start zooming. If your camera doesn't have a manual, or a Tv (shutter speed) priority mode you are kind of scuppered. If it does then setting 1/250 will stop most movement but will require full sunlight unless you can set the ISO value up to 200 or even 400 which will result in noisy shots!

[cA70]

Sorry, its late, i new one went one way and another went somewhere else.

I should know to, i learn't why it does it on a post here.

Its anoying cause i try to zoom in for quick shutters, and then to counteract the app, my shutter decreases(time).

Anoying but i'll deal.