Ixus 970

[flaxton1]

Hi
I have just bought an IXUS 970 and I am really pleased with the results so far but I am having trouble when in low light situations. I want to take a photos in low light, with macro without the flash but using a long exposure time. Unfortunately the longest exposure on "Automatic" mode seems to be 1/8". and even if I go to manual the best seems to be 1".
Can someone tell me if I am trying to do the impossible or not.
Thanks
Mal

Ps I have read the manual from beginning to end but still no joy

[Jon]

Have you (p. 103 of the manual) set Long Shutter Mode? You should be able to get up to 15 sec. with that. Unfortunately, however, the IXUS/SD cameras are designed for people whose main goal is to take snapshots in ordinary outdoor conditions; if you want to control your camera, there are better choices available (including the upper end of the A-series PowerShot cameras).

[flaxton1]

Jon
Thanks for that. Too late to look for another camera at least for the time being. Is the IXUS not capable of choosing longer exposures than 1/8 in Auto mode. I would have thought if that results in a dark(very dark) picture it ought to be able to extend the exposure time up to its limit of 15 sec.
Is this not the case?
Thanks
Mal