Need help on Canon Ixus70, how to use and the function for night shots setting.?

Answer 1

This is the info for an IXUS 75 which I believe is valid for the IXUS 70 as well.

Here are two methods to take night shots:

First and simplest is move the MODE dial to SCN mode and select Night Snapshot.

Secondly, you can select MANUALl mode, select EXPOSURE COMPENSATION and select the slow shutter speed that you think is needed for the night shots you desire.

In both cases, the use of a tripod is strongly recommended.

Should you want to see a more detailed desription, you can download the manuals for the IXUS at the links listed below.

Answer 2

First, read and study your Owner's Manual. Choose Manual Mode.

Your camera has to accept a mechanical cable release or allow you to set the shutter to at least 15 seconds.

Your camera has to have a tripod mount (a threaded hole on the bottom of the camera.)

If your camera allows the above requirements you can proceed.

You'll need a tripod and a cable release.

If you want to shoot the city skyline at night, find a good vantage point away from extraneous light sources.

Mount the camera to the tripod and make sure its level.

Set your shutter to "B" or "T" and attach your cable release.

Using my trusty FotoSharp (fotosharp.com) "Day & Night Exposure Guide" I'll select Scene # 14, "City skyline in distance".

Using ISO 100:

f4 @ 8 seconds
f5.6 @ 15 seconds
f8 @ 30 seconds
f11 @ 60 seconds

Using ISO 200:

f4 @ 4 seconds
f5.6 @ 8 seconds
f8 @ 15 seconds
f11 @ 30 seconds

For a really different photo, use a zoom, such as a 70-210mm. Compose at 70mm, begin the exposure, and carefully (don't jiggle the camera) zoom to 210mm.

These settings can also be used for "light trails". Find a vantage point above a busy highway. If the city skyline is in the background, all the better. Headlights will be continuous white streaks, taillights continuous red streaks.

I've even set my tripod up in the front seat of my car and used a 28mm lens (focused at infinity at f8) on the camera (with the lens as close to the windshield as possible) and a long cable release and driven around making 15 second exposures (ISO 200) at night. If its recently rained all the better.