Canon Camera Powershot G16 User Manual
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61 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 4 Face the camera and wink. zzThe camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting a wink by the person whose face is inside the frame. zzTo cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. • If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately. • Winking may not be detected if eyes are obscured by hair, a hat, or glasses. • Closing and opening both eyes at once will also be detected as a wink. • If winking is not detected, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later\ . • To change the number of shots, press the < o> buttons after choosing [ ] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (= 48) is only available for the final shot. • If no one is in the shooting area when the shutter button is pressed all\ the way down, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shooting area and \ winks. Still Images Using the Face Self-TimerThe camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of\ another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting are\ a (= 82). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots. 1 Choose []. zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” (= 52) and choose [], and then press the button. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [], and then press the button. 2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. zzMake sure a green frame is displayed around the face you focus on and white frames around other faces. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down. zzThe camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Look straight at camera to start count down] is displayed. zzThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played. 4 Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera. zzAfter the camera detects a new face, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp will remain lit.) About two seconds later, the camera will shoot. zzTo cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. • Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shoot\ ing area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. • To change the number of shots, press the < o> buttons after choosing [ ] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (= 48) is only available for the final shot.
62 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 Shooting Starr y Skies (Star) Still Images Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies (Star Nightscape) Capture impressive shots of starry skies above night scenes. Starlight i\ n the image is automatically enhanced, making starry skies look beautiful. 1 Choose []. zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” (= 52) and choose [], and then press the button. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [], and then press the button. 2 Secure the camera. zzMount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. 3 Shoot. • Optical zoom is set to maximum wide angle and cannot be adjusted. • There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processe\ s and combines the images. • To disable image processing that makes stars more prominent, choose MENU \ ► [4] tab ► [Star Emphasis] ► [Off]. • Set [Night Display] to [On] (= 90) in this mode. • Switch to manual focus mode ( = 78) to more accurately specify the focal position before shooting. • This mode can correct white balance and match the effect of using a commercially available color-compensating filter (= 74). Still Images Shooting Star Trails (Star Trails)Streaks created by the movement of stars through the sky are recorded in\ a single image. After determining the shutter speed and number of shots, the camera shoots continuously. Each shooting session lasts up to about two hours. Check the battery level in advance. 1 Choose []. zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” (= 52) and choose [], and then press the button. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [], and then press the button. 2 Specify the duration of the shooting session. zzTurn the dial to choose the shooting duration. 3 Secure the camera. zzMount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.
63 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 4 Shoot. zzPress the shutter button all the way down. [Busy] is displayed briefly, and then shooting begins. zzDo not disturb the camera while shooting. zzTo cancel shooting, press the shutter button all the way down again. • If the camera runs out of battery power, shooting stops and a composite image created from the images up to that point is saved. • Optical zoom is set to maximum wide angle and cannot be adjusted. • There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processe\ s and combines the images. • Set [Night Display] to [On] (= 90) in this mode. • Switch to manual focus mode ( = 78) to more accurately specify the focal position before shooting. • This mode can correct white balance and match the effect of using a commercially available color-compensating filter (= 74). Movies Shooting Movies of Star Movement (Star Time-Lapse Movie) Still images are captured continuously over a specified duration and combined to create a movie. The camera shoots once each minute, and no sound is recorded. Stars move quickly during playback, so you can view their movement in a short time. Each shooting session lasts up to about two hours, and \ many shots are taken. Check the battery level and memory card space in advance. 1 Choose []. zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” (= 52) and choose [], and then press the button. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [], and then press the button. 2 Specify the duration of the shooting session. zzTurn the dial to choose the shooting duration. 3 Secure the camera. zzMount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.
64 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 4 Check the brightness. zzPress the shutter button all the way down to shoot a single still image. zzSwitch to Playback mode ( = 101) and check image brightness. zzTo adjust brightness, turn the exposure compensation dial and change the exposure level. Check brightness again by taking another shot. 5 Shoot. zzPress the movie button. [Busy] is displayed briefly, and then shooting begins. zzThe indicator blinks throughout the shooting session. zzDo not disturb the camera while shooting. zzTo cancel shooting, press the movie button again. zzThe camera operates in Eco mode (= 152) while shooting. Estimated Shooting and Playback Times Session Time Playback Time [120'] Approx. 8 sec. [90'] Approx. 6 sec. [60'] Approx. 4 sec. • If the camera runs out of battery power or memory card space, shooting stops and a movie created from the images up to that point is saved. • Maximum available shooting duration varies depending on free space on the memory card. • Optical zoom is set to maximum wide angle and cannot be adjusted. • There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processe\ s the images. • To save each shot collected before the movie is created, choose MENU ► [4] tab ► [Save Stills] ► [On]. Note that these individual images are managed as a single group, and during playback, only the first image is displayed. To indicate that the image is part of a group, [] is displayed in the upper left of the screen. If you erase a grouped image ( = 11 4), all images in the group are also erased. Be careful when erasing images. • Set [Night Display] to [On] (= 90) in this mode. • Switch to manual focus mode ( = 78) to more accurately specify the focal position before shooting. • This mode can correct white balance and match the effect of using a commercially available color-compensating filter (= 74).
65 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 Movies Shooting Various Movies Shooting Movies in [ E] Mode 1 Enter [E] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [E]. zzBlack bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen, and the subject is slightly enlarged. These areas will not be recorded. 2 Configure the settings to suit the movie (= 193 – 201). 3 Shoot. zzPress the movie button. zzTo stop movie recording, press the movie button again. Movies Locking or Changing Image Brightness before ShootingBefore shooting, you can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3-stop increments within a range of –3 to +3. 1 Lock the exposure. zzPress the button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar is displayed. zzTo unlock the exposure, press the button again. 2 Adjust the exposure. zzTurn the dial to adjust the exposure, as you watch the screen. 3 Shoot ( = 65).
66 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 Movies Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Not\ e that sound is not recorded. 1 Choose []. zzSet the mode dial to [E]. zzPress the button, choose [E] in the menu, and then choose [] (= 24). 2 Choose a frame rate. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired frame rate (= 24). zzThe option you configured is now displayed. 3 Shoot ( = 65). zzA bar showing the elapsed time is displayed. Maximum clip length is approx. 30 sec. Frame Rate Image QualityPlayback Time (For a 30- sec. Clip) 240 fps (320 x 240) Approx. 4 min. 120 fps (640 x 480) Approx. 2 min. • Zooming is not available during recording, even if you move the zoom lever. • Focus, exposure, and color are determined when you press the movie button. • When you play the movie ( = 102), it will be played back in slow motion. • You can change the playback speed of movies by using the software (= 173).
67 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 P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set \ to [ G] mode. • [G]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than [\ G], make sure the function is available in that mode (= 193 – 201). 4 Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) ............... 68 Image Brightness (Exposure) ......................... 68Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) .................................... 68 Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) .............................................................. 69 Changing the Metering Method ............................. 69 Changing the ISO Speed ...................................... 70 Changing the Noise Reduction Level (High ISO NR) ....................................................... 71 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting) ........... 72 Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) .............. 72 Using the ND Filter ................................................ 73 Color and Continuous Shooting .....................74Adjusting White Balance ....................................... 74 Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ............ 75 Continuous Shooting ............................................. 76Shooting Range and Focusing .......................77Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) .......................................................... 77 Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) ................................. 78 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode ........................... 78 Digital Tele-Converter ............................................ 80 Changing the AF Frame Mode .............................. 81 Changing the Focus Setting .................................. 84 Choosing a Person to Focus On (Face Select) ..... 84 Shooting with the AF Lock ..................................... 85 Flash .................................................................. 85Changing the Flash Mode .....................................85 Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation ....... 86 Shooting with the FE Lock .................................... 87 Changing the Flash Timing ................................... 87Shooting RAW Images ..................................... 88 Other Settings .................................................. 89Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ...................................................... 89 Changing the IS Mode Settings ............................ 89 Switching the Color of Shooting-Screen Information ............................................................ 90
68 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 Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting \ style. 1 Enter [G] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [G]. 2 Customize the settings as desired (= 68 – 90), and then shoot. • If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. In this case, try adjusting the ISO speed (= 70) or activating the flash (if subjects are dark, = 85), which may enable adequate exposure. • Movies can be recorded in [ G] mode as well, by pressing the movie button. However, some FUNC. (= 24) and MENU (= 25) settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording. • For details on the shooting range in [ G] mode, see “Shooting Range” (= 205). Image Brightness (Exposure) Still Images Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of –3 to +3. zzAs you watch the screen, turn the exposure compensation dial to adjust brightness. zzThe correction level you specified is now displayed.
69 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 Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and\ exposure separately. 1 Lock the exposure. zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked, and then press the < > button. zz[] is displayed, and the exposure is locked. 2 Compose the shot and shoot. zzAfter one shot, AE is unlocked and [] is no longer displayed. • AE: Auto Exposure • After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination of shutter \ speed and aperture value by turning the < 7> dial (Program Shift). Still Images Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooti\ ng conditions as follows. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 24). zzThe option you configured is now displayed. Evaluative For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots. Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions. Center Weighted Avg.Determines the average brightness of light across the entire image area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area as more important. Spot Metering restricted to within the [] (Spot AE Point frame). You can also link the Spot AE Point frame to the AF frame (= 70).
70 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 Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame 1 Set the metering method to []. zzFollow the steps in “Changing the Metering Method” (= 69) to choose []. 2 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [Spot AE Point] on the [4] tab, and then choose [AF Point] (= 25). zzThe Spot AE Point frame will now be linked to the movement of the AF frame (= 81). • Not available when [AF Frame] is set to [Face AiAF] (= 82) or [Tracking AF] (= 82). Still Images Changing the ISO Speed zzPress the button, turn the dial to choose the ISO speed, and then press the button. zzThe option you configured is now displayed. AUTO Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions. 80, 100, 125, 160, 200 Low HighFor shooting outdoors in fair weather. 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800 For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800 For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms. • To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to [AUTO], press the shutter button halfway. • Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions.\ • Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduc\ e subject blurriness and increase the flash range. However, shots may look grainy.