'Night snaphot' ?

basics123 · 14th of April 2007 (Sat)

I previously got powershots ( a60/a75) .
I got fantastic pictures in dark situations on a tripod, select with the ring the preset for long shuttertime.

Now I got the Ixus 65, I got 2 questions:

1. I noticed there is no shuttertime preset, but 'Night snaphot' , what is this preset in fact doing with settings? It seems to me only something with the ISO value, but no shuttertime, because I can't get that nice pictures anymore?

2. Is it right there is no long shuttertime preset of setting option for shuttertime?

Jon · 14th of April 2007 (Sat)

I believe Night Snapshot wants to use the flash and high ISO to get a good exposure of the subject, never mind the background. If you want to use a longer exposure, go to High ISO and Camera Manual with flash turned off.

basics123 · 14th of April 2007 (Sat)

ok thanks, but this doesn;'t results in that sharp en clear pictures like long shuttertime.
But So: the Ixus don't have this option for the shuttertime, ?

Jon · 14th of April 2007 (Sat)

It has practically no controls for the technically-minded photographer. I think the first camera that offers that would be the A560 or so; maybe the A710IS if you want IS as well. And even then, longest shutter speed will be about 15 sec.

katana · 15th of April 2007 (Sun)

My Ixy 1000 (Ixus 950 equiv I think) on has long shutter in manual mode. You have to enable it though. Coupled to a tripod, it take excellent night shots:

Hunt around in the setup menu. You enable it once it's switched on via the exposure compensation dialogue.

basics123 · 16th of April 2007 (Mon)

Thanxs.
I juist now noticed the option
The problem is that the papered user guide isn't a total guide
And there is nothing about shuttertimes
On the CD there is the full uses Guide in PDF
Now I noticed indeed you first have to enable long shutter in 'menu' and then in 'function' you can use it...
Something you have to read in the user manual...

So: solved!
thanks for all

By the way> Katana: Beautiful picture!!
Which city/country is this ?

katana · 17th of April 2007 (Tue)

Glad you got it sorted. The city in the picture is Singapore. Thanks for the compliment.

beeGjay · 17th of April 2007 (Tue)

Stunning photo katana. You should be very proud of it.

14th of April 2007 (Sat)	#1
basics123 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11	'Night snaphot' ? I previously got powershots ( a60/a75) . I got fantastic pictures in dark situations on a tripod, select with the ring the preset for long shuttertime. Now I got the Ixus 65, I got 2 questions: 1. I noticed there is no shuttertime preset, but 'Night snaphot' , what is this preset in fact doing with settings? It seems to me only something with the ISO value, but no shuttertime, because I can't get that nice pictures anymore? 2. Is it right there is no long shuttertime preset of setting option for shuttertime? Last edited by basics123 : 14th of April 2007 (Sat) at 16:00.

14th of April 2007 (Sat)	#2
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,122	Re: 'Night snaphot' ? I believe Night Snapshot wants to use the flash and high ISO to get a good exposure of the subject, never mind the background. If you want to use a longer exposure, go to High ISO and Camera Manual with flash turned off. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

14th of April 2007 (Sat)	#3
basics123 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11	Re: 'Night snaphot' ? ok thanks, but this doesn;'t results in that sharp en clear pictures like long shuttertime. But So: the Ixus don't have this option for the shuttertime, ?

14th of April 2007 (Sat)	#4
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,122	Re: 'Night snaphot' ? It has practically no controls for the technically-minded photographer. I think the first camera that offers that would be the A560 or so; maybe the A710IS if you want IS as well. And even then, longest shutter speed will be about 15 sec. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

15th of April 2007 (Sun)	#5
katana Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London Posts: 59	Re: 'Night snaphot' ? My Ixy 1000 (Ixus 950 equiv I think) on has long shutter in manual mode. You have to enable it though. Coupled to a tripod, it take excellent night shots: Hunt around in the setup menu. You enable it once it's switched on via the exposure compensation dialogue.

16th of April 2007 (Mon)	#6
basics123 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11	Re: 'Night snaphot' ? Thanxs. I juist now noticed the option The problem is that the papered user guide isn't a total guide And there is nothing about shuttertimes On the CD there is the full uses Guide in PDF Now I noticed indeed you first have to enable long shutter in 'menu' and then in 'function' you can use it... Something you have to read in the user manual... So: solved! thanks for all By the way> Katana: Beautiful picture!! Which city/country is this ?

17th of April 2007 (Tue)	#7
katana Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London Posts: 59	Re: 'Night snaphot' ? Glad you got it sorted. The city in the picture is Singapore. Thanks for the compliment.

17th of April 2007 (Tue)	#8
beeGjay Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 146	Re: 'Night snaphot' ? Stunning photo katana. You should be very proud of it. __________________ Bernie Canon-S3IS

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