Canon SX230

 https://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/7/0300004757/01/PSSX230HS_SX220HS_CUG_EN.pdf


Use a tripod and don't touch the camera while it's taking pictures


  • Turn off the flash
    • Press the > button
    • Choose the "no flash" icon
  • ISO
    • After pressing the "func set" button, press the up/down buttons or turn the dial to choose, then press the "func set" button again.
    • Choose 800 or higher ISO 
  • Manual Focus
    • After pressing the < button, press the <> buttons or turn the dial to choose MF, then press the "func SET" button.
    • Focus Roughly
    • The side bar shows your focal point and a distance display for the MF indicator. While looking at the magnified area, turn the dial to find an approximate focus. 
    • Fine tuning the focus.
      • If you press the shutter button halfway, you can fine tune the focus (Safety MF).
  • Manual mode
    • Set the mode dial to M
    • Press the ^ button to choose between shutter speed and aperture value
    • Exposure
      • When in shutter mode, turn the dial to set shutter speed. 20 second exposures should avoid star trails while gathering enough light to see night sky objects.
    • Aperture
      • When in aperture mode turn the dial to set the lowest aperture value

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