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Canon Powershot A1000 IS
Canon Powershot A1000 IS
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ssilva96744 (ssilva96744) 0 pts
February 14, 2009 10:32 PM

Back light setting on Canon Powershot A1000 IS

Where is the back light setting on Cannon Powershot A1000 IS?

If none, how do I handle this lighting condition?


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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58449 pts
February 16, 2009 10:21 PM
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Back light is best handled by not being in that situation. Always try and shoot with the sun over your shoulder, not into the camera. If that isn't possible, then use a flash, even in daylight, to illuminate your subject. You can also use a bounce card, if you have a friend, who can bounce the light back from the backlight and onto the subject.

This is much better than over relying on a preset which may or may not properly address the situation you're facing.
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ssilva96744 (ssilva96744) 0 pts
March 7, 2009 8:51 PM
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Mahalo James!

I just switched from a Nikon which had an easy to find setting & was very effective for back light situations.

Aloha!
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