Taking Technical Pictures

[tja081960]

I have an SD870 IS which I am using to take photos of equipment in order to write technical support documents. We have one control panel which has LED display on it and when I attempt to take the picture, it only shows part of the illuminated display. When looking through the viewfinder, it shows the display as if it's a rolling display and the camera cannot capture it the way my eye does. Not sure I explained that properly but if anyone has any idea, please let me know. I am pulling what's left of my hair out of my head trying to figure this out. Thank you for any anticipated assitance with this issue

[drh681]

frequency.
the LEDs are flashing at the rate of the power supply
you need a longer shutter speed.
you might set the camera to a tripod.
set the lowest ISO, turn the flash off.
you may need to use a different camera, one that will let you set the shutter speed, probably around 1/15 of a second

[tja081960]

That didn't dawn on me. Thank you for that information. I believe I can set the shutter speed with this camera. I love to learn. MY rule is to learn at least one new thing a day. Have an awesome day!! Thank you again!!

[rebecca12]

If the camera does not allow you to set shutter speed can you use a night photo setting.