Canon Camera Powershot G16 User Manual
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91 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Take smarter, more sophisticated shots, and customize the camera for your shooting s\ tyle • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respectiv\ e mode. 5 Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode) .............. 92 Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode) ............ 93 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) ........................................................ 93Adjusting the Flash Output ....................................94 Customization for Shooting Styles ................95Customizing Display Information ........................... 95 Assigning Functions to the Front Dial and Control Dial ........................................................................\ 96 Convenient Control Using the or Movie Button .................................................................... 97 Customizing the FUNC. Menu (FUNC. Menu Layout) ..................................... 98Choosing Items to Include in the Menu .................98 Saving Shooting Settings ...................................... 99 Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items (My Menu) ........................................................... 100
92 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode) Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed. For details on available shutter speeds, see “Shutter Speed” ( = 206). 1 Enter [M] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [M]. 2 Set the shutter speed. zzTurn the dial to set the shutter speed. Shutter Speed (sec.) Available ISO Speed (= 70) 15 – 1.3 AUTO, 80 – 3200 1 – 1/4000 AUTO, 80 – 12800 • With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, there will be a delay before you can shoot again, as images are processed to remove noise. • When shooting at low shutter speeds on a tripod, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] (= 89). • Maximum shutter speed with the flash is 1/2000 second. If you specify a faster speed, the camera will automatically reset the speed to 1/2000 second before shooting. • Orange display of aperture values when you press the shutter button halfway indicates that the settings deviate from standard exposure. Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value is displayed in white, or use safety shift ( = 93). • Images shot at high ISO speeds may look grainy. • [M]: Time value • You can customize camera operation so that turning the < 7> dial changes the shutter speed (= 96).
93 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Still Images Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode) Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value. For details on available aperture values, see “Aperture” ( = 206). 1 Enter [B] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [B]. 2 Set the aperture value. zzTurn the dial to set the aperture value. • Orange display of shutter speeds when you press the shutter button halfway indicates that the settings deviate from standard exposure. Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed is displayed in white, or use safety shift (see below). • [B]: Aperture value (size of the opening made by the iris in the lens) • To avoid exposure problems in [ M] and [B] modes, you can have the camera automatically adjust the shutter speed or aperture value, even wh\ en standard exposure cannot otherwise be obtained. Press the < n> button and set [Safety Shift] on the [ 4] tab to [On] (= 25). However, safety shift is disabled when the flash fires. • You can customize camera operation so that turning the < 7> dial changes the aperture value ( = 96). Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed a\ nd aperture value to obtain the desired exposure. For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see “Shu\ tter Speed” (= 206) and “Aperture” (= 206). 1 Enter [D] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [D]. 2 Configure the setting. zzTurn the dial to set the shutter speed, and turn the dial to set the aperture value. zzAn exposure level mark based on your specified value is shown on the exposure level indicator for comparison to the standard exposure level. zzThe exposure level mark is shown in orange when the difference from standard exposure exceeds 2 stops. Shutter Speed (sec.) Available ISO Speed (= 70) 250 – 40 80 30 – 1.3 80 – 3200 1 – 1/4000 80 – 12800 Aperture Value Shutter Speed Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Mark Exposure Level Indicator
94 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode • After you set the shutter speed or aperture value, the exposure level may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot. • Screen brightness may change depending on your specified shutter speed or aperture value. However, screen brightness remains the same when the flash is up and the mode is set to [h]. • To have both the shutter speed and aperture value automatically adjusted to obtain standard exposure, hold the shutter button halfway and press the < > button. Note that standard exposure may not be possible with some settings. • Images shot at high ISO speeds may look grainy. • [D]: Manual • Calculation of standard exposure is based on the specified metering method (= 69). • You can customize camera operation so that turning the < 7> dial adjusts the shutter speed and turning the < z> dial adjusts the aperture value ( = 96). Still Images Adjusting the Flash Output Choose from the three flash levels in [D] mode. 1 Enter [D] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [D]. 2 Configure the setting. zzRaise the flash, press the button and immediately turn the < z> dial to choose the flash level, and then press the < m> button. zzOnce the setting is complete, the flash output level is displayed. []: low, []: medium, []: high • You can also set the flash level by choosing [X] in the FUNC. menu (= 24), or by accessing MENU ( = 25) and choosing [4] tab ► [Flash Control] ► [Flash Output]. • You can set the flash level in [M] or [ B] mode by accessing MENU (= 25) and choosing [ 4] tab ► [Flash Control] ► [Flash Mode] ► [Manual]. • You can also access the [Built-in Flash Settings] MENU screen as follows \ (except when an optional external flash is mounted). - Press and hold the < r> button for at least one second. - When the flash is up, press the button and immediately press the button.
95 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Customization for Shooting Styles Still ImagesMovies Customizing Display Information Set the number of custom displays ( = 23) and what information is displayed in each display when the < p> button is pressed in shooting screen. 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button, choose [Custom Display] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 25). 2 Choose [LCD/Viewfinder]. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial, and then press the button to configure custom displays [], [] or [] which are displayed when the button is pressed. zzPress the button to add [] ([], [], or []) to custom displays so that they do not display when the < p> button is pressed. zzNote that [] cannot be applied to [LCD/ Viewfinder] custom display currently in use. 3 Configure the setting. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose an item, and then press the button. Items you choose for display are labeled with [ ]. zzSelected items (labeled with a []) will be included in display. Shooting Info Displays shooting information ( = 191). Grid Lines Displays a reference grid. Electronic Level Displays the electronic level ( = 47). Histogram Displays a histogram ( = 103) in [G], [M], [B], and [D] modes. • Settings will not be saved if you press the shutter button halfway and return to the shooting screen from the custom display settings screen. • Grayed-out items can also be specified, but they may not be displayed in some shooting modes. • Grid lines are not recorded in your shots.
96 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Still Images Assigning Functions to the Front Dial and Control Dial Assign commonly used functions to the front dial and control dial, by shooting mode. 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button, choose [Set z7 Func.] on the [ 4] tab, and then press the < m> button (= 25). 2 Configure the setting. zzPress the buttons to choose an item. zzTo configure the settings, press the buttons, choose an item (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then turn the dial to change the function. Assignable FunctionsFunctions you can assign to the front dial and control dial vary dependi\ ng on shooting mode. On the setting screen, you can assign aspect ratio switching ( = 44), ISO speed (= 70), dynamic range correction (= 73), shadow correction ( = 73), white balance correction ( = 74), step zooming ( = 77), or manual focusing ( = 78) in modes indicated by in the following table. Item Shooting Mode D B M G Front Dial 1 z M B M 7 B, Front Dial 2 z B B M7 M, Front Dial 3 z B, M B M7 Control Dialz7 B, M B M • [B]: aperture value (= 93); [M]: shutter speed (= 92) • When multiple functions are assigned to the < 7> dial, press the < > button to switch between them. • Selecting [Front Dial 3] enables you to adjust Program Shift ( = 69), ISO Speed (= 70), and Manual Focus ( = 78) on relevant setting screens by using dial.
97 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Still ImagesMovies Convenient Control Using the or Movie Button You can quickly and easily activate functions that you assign to the or movie button. 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button, choose [Set Shortcut button] or [Set button] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 25). 2 Configure the setting. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose a function to assign, and then press the < m> button. 3 Use the assigned function as needed. zzTo activate an assigned function, press the button you assigned it to. • To restore default settings, choose [] in [Set Shortcut button] or [] in [Set button]. • Icons labeled with [] indicate that the function is not available in the current shooting mode or under current function conditions. • With [ ] or [], each press of the assigned button records white balance data (= 74), and the white balance setting changes to [] or []. • With [%], each press of the assigned button adjusts and locks the focus. [ %] is then displayed. • With [ ], pressing the assigned button deactivates screen display. To restore the display, do any of the following. - Press any button (other than the power button) - Hold the camera in another orientation - Raise or lower the flash • You can still record movies in [], [ E] or [] mode even if you assign a function to the movie button.
98 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Customizing the FUNC. Menu (FUNC. Menu Layout) The display of FUNC. menu items can be customized. Functions not shown on this menu will be available on the [ 4] tab of the menu screen. Still ImagesMovies Choosing Items to Include in the Menu 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button, choose [FUNC. Menu Layout] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 25). 2 Choose icons to include in the menu. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial and then press the button to choose icons to include in the FUNC. menu. Selected icons are marked with a [ ]. zzSelected items (labeled with a []) will be included in display. zzItems without a [] will be available on the [4] tab of the menu screen. 3 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [OK] (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the < m> button. • The screen in step 2 can also be accessed by holding down the < m> button when the FUNC. menu is displayed. • Items that you remove from the FUNC. menu, add to My Menu (= 100), and then add to the FUNC. menu again will be removed from My Menu. Rearranging Menu Items 1 Access the setting screen. zzOn the screen in step 2 of “Choosing Items to Include in the Menu” (= 98), press the button. zzPress the or button to choose an icon to move. Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose the new position, and then press the or button. 2 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [OK] (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the < m> button.
99 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Still Images Saving Shooting Settings Save commonly used shooting modes and your configured function settings for reuse. To access saved settings later, simply turn the mode dial to [] or []. Even settings that are usually cleared when you switch shooting modes or turn the camera off (such as self-timer settings) can be retained this way. Settings that can be saved • Shooting modes ([ G], [M], [ B], and [D]) • Items set in [ G], [M], [ B], or [ D] modes (= 68 – 94) • Shooting menu settings • Zoom positions • Manual focus positions ( = 78) • My Menu settings (= 100) 1 Enter a shooting mode with settings you want to save, and change the settings as desired. 2 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [Save Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press the button. 3 Save the settings. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose the destination, and then press the button. • To edit saved settings (except their shooting mode), choose [ ] or [], change the settings, and then repeat steps 2 – 3. These setting details are not applied in other shooting modes. • To clear information you have saved to [] or [] and restore default values, turn the mode dial to [] or [] and choose [Reset All] (= 157).
100 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode 3 Rearrange menu items, as needed. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [Sort], and then press the button. zzChoose a menu item to move (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the < m> button. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to change the order, and then press the button. zzPress the button. • Grayed-out items in step 2 can also be specified, but they may not be available in some shooting modes. • To make My Menu immediately accessible by pressing the < n> button in Shooting mode, choose [Set default view] and press the < q> buttons to choose [Yes]. Still ImagesMovies Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items (My Menu) You can save up to five commonly used shooting menu items on the [] tab. By customizing the [] tab, you can access to these items quickly from a single screen. 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button, choose [My Menu settings] on the [] tab, and then press the button (= 25). 2 Configure the setting. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [Select items], and then press the button. zzChoose up to five menu items to save (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button. zz[] is displayed. zzTo cancel saving, press the < m> button. [] is no longer displayed. zzPress the button.