Canon Camera Powershot G16 User Manual
Have a look at the manual Canon Camera Powershot G16 User Manual online for free. It’s possible to download the document as PDF or print. UserManuals.tech offer 1335 Canon manuals and user’s guides for free. Share the user manual or guide on Facebook, Twitter or Google+.
71 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 Adjusting ISO Auto SettingsWhen the camera is set to [AUTO], maximum ISO speed can be specified in a range of [400] – [12800], and sensitivity can be specified in a range of three levels. 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button, choose [ISO Auto Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 25). 2 Configure the setting. zzChoose a menu item to configure, and then choose the desired option ( = 25). • You can also access the [ISO Auto Settings] screen when the ISO speed setting screen (= 70) is displayed, by pressing the < n> button. Changing the Noise Reduction Level (High ISO NR) You can choose from 3 levels of noise reduction: [Standard], [High], [Low\ ]. This function is especially effective when shooting at high ISO speeds. zzPress the button, choose [High ISO NR] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (= 25). • Not available with [] or [] (= 88).
72 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 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting) Three consecutive images are captured at different exposure levels (standard exposure, underexposure, and then overexposure) each time you shoot. You can adjust the amount of underexposure and overexposure (relative to standard exposure) from –2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop inc\ rements. 1 Choose []. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and then choose [] (= 24). 2 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, and then adjust the setting by pressing the < q> buttons or turning the dial. • AEB shooting is only available in [ !] mode (= 86). • Continuous shooting ( = 76) is not available in this mode. • If exposure compensation is already in use ( = 68), the value specified for that function is treated as the standard exposure level for this functio\ n. • You can also access the setting screen of step 2 by pressing the < n> button when the exposure compensation screen ( = 68) is displayed. • Three shots are taken, regardless of any quantity specified in [$] (= 37). • In [Blink Detection] mode (= 48), this function is only available for the final shot. Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces \ or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal \ brightness. To avoid washed-out highlights, specify Dynamic Range Correction. To preserve image detail in shadows, specify Shadow Correct. • Under some shooting conditions, correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy. • You can also correct existing images ( = 120). • You can customize camera operation so that turning the < z> or dial adjusts DR Correction or Shadow Correct settings ( = 96).
73 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 Dynamic Range Correction (DR Correction)Tone down bright image areas, which might otherwise look washed out, as follows. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 24). Option Details Available ISO Speed (= 70) – Automatic adjustment to prevent washed-out highlights AUTO, 80 – 12800 Tone down highlights by about 200% relative to the brightness level of [].AUTO, 160 – 3200 Tone down highlights by about 400% relative to the brightness level of [].AUTO, 320 – 3200 • ISO speed (= 70) will be adjusted to a speed within the supported range if you have specified a value outside the supported range indicated here. Still Images Shadow CorrectAutomatically preserve image detail in shadows as follows. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and then choose [] (= 24). zzOnce the setting is complete, [] is displayed. Using the ND Filter To shoot at slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values, use the ND filter, which reduces light intensity to 1/8 the actual level (equivalent to 3 stops). zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and then choose [] (= 24). • Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera (= 89). • ND: Neutral Density
74 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 Color and Continuous Shooting Still ImagesMovies Adjusting White Balance By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 24). zzThe option you configured is now displayed. Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions. Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather. Cloudy For shooting in cloudy conditions, in the shade, or at twilight. TungstenFor shooting under ordinary incandescent (tungsten) lighting and similarly colored fluorescent lighting. FluorescentFor shooting under warm-white (or similarly colored) or cool- white fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent HFor shooting under daylight fluorescent and similarly colored fluorescent lighting. hFlash For shooting with the flash. SUnderwaterSets the optimal white balance for shooting underwater. Tones down blues to produce natural-looking colors overall. Custom For manually setting a custom white balance ( = 74). Still ImagesMovies Custom White BalanceFor image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust \ white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. zzFollow the steps in “Adjusting White Balance” (= 74) to choose [] or [].zzAim the camera at a plain white subject, so that the entire screen is white. Press the < > button.zzThe tint of the screen changes once the white balance data has been recorded. • Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after recording white balance data. Still ImagesMovies Manually Correcting White BalanceYou can manually correct white balance. This adjustment can match the effect of using a commercially available color temperature conversion filter or color-compensating filter. 1 Configure the setting.zzFollow the steps in “Adjusting White Balance” ( = 74) to choose the white balance option. zzTurn the dial to adjust the correction level for B and A. zzOnce the setting is complete, [] is displayed.
75 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 2 Configure advanced settings. zzTo configure more advanced settings, press the button and turn the or dial to adjust the correction level. zzTo reset the correction level, press the button. zzPress the button to complete the setting. • The camera will retain white balance correction levels even if you switch to another white balance option in step 1, but correction levels will be reset if you record custom white balance data. • B: blue; A: amber; M: magenta; G: green • One level of blue/amber correction is equivalent to about 7 mireds on a color temperature conversion filter. (Mired: Color temperature unit representing color temperature conversion filter density) • You can customize camera operation so that the B and A adjustment screen can be accessed simply by turning the < z> dial (= 96). Still ImagesMovies Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia \ or black and white. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 24). zzThe option you configured is now displayed. My Colors Off – VividEmphasizes contrast and color saturation, making images sharper. NeutralTones down contrast and color saturation for subdued images. Sepia Creates sepia tone images. B/WCreates black and white images. Positive FilmCombines the effects of Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, and Vivid Red to produce intense yet natural-looking colors resembling images on positive film. Lighter Skin Tone Lightens skin tones. Darker Skin ToneDarkens skin tones. Vivid BlueEmphasizes blues in images. Makes the sky, ocean, and other blue subjects more vivid. Vivid GreenEmphasizes greens in images. Makes mountains, foliage, and other green subjects more vivid. Vivid Red Emphasizes reds in images. Makes red subjects more vivid. Custom ColorAdjust contrast, sharpness, color saturation, and other qualities as desired ( = 76).
76 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 • White balance ( = 74) cannot be set in [] or [] modes. • With [] and [] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone may change. These settings may not produce the expected results with some skin tones. Still ImagesMovies Custom ColorChoose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation,\ red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5. 1 Access the setting screen. zzFollow the steps in “Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)” ( = 75) to choose [], and then press the button. 2 Configure the setting. zzPress the buttons to choose an option, and then specify the value by pressing the < q> buttons or turning the dial. zzFor stronger/more intense effects (or darker skin tones), adjust the value to the right, and for weaker/lighter effects (or lighter skin tones), adjust the value to the left. zzPress the button to complete the setting. Still Images Continuous Shooting Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shootin\ g Speed” (= 205). 1 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 24). zzThe option you configured is now displayed. 2 Shoot. zzHold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. Mode Description W Continuous Continuous shooting, with the focus and exposure determined when you press the shutter button halfway. Continuous Shooting AF*Continuous shooting and focusing. [AF Frame] is set to [Center] and cannot be changed. * In [t] mode (= 53), manual focus mode ( = 78), or when AF is locked (= 85), [] is changed to []. • Cannot be used with the self-timer ( = 36) or [Blink Detection] (= 48). • Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position. • As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down. • Shooting may slow down if the flash fires.
77 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 • When using Face ID (= 39), the location in the image where the name is recorded will be determined in the first shot, and will be recorded in the same place for further shots. Images Displayed during PlaybackEach set of images shot continuously in [G], [M], [B], or [D] mode is managed as a single group, and only the first image in that group will be 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. • Grouped images can be played back individually ( = 108) and ungrouped (= 108). • Protecting (= 111 ) a grouped image will protect all images in the group. • Grouped images can be viewed individually when played back using Image Search (= 106) or Smart Shuffle (= 11 0 ). In this case, images are temporarily ungrouped. • These actions are not available for grouped images: magnifying ( = 109), editing Face ID information ( = 108), tagging as favorites (= 11 7), editing (= 11 8 – 121), printing (= 176), setting up individual image printing (= 181), or adding to a photobook ( = 182). To do these things, either view grouped images individually ( = 108) or cancel grouping (= 108) first. Shooting Range and Focusing Still ImagesMovies Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) You can shoot at preset focal lengths of 28, 35, 50, 85, 100 or 140 mm (35mm film equivalent). This is convenient when you want to shoot at the angle of view of those focal lengths. 1 Assign [] to the < z> dial (= 96). 2 Choose a focal length. zzTurn the dial clockwise until it clicks to change the focal length from 28 mm to 35 mm. Keep turning the dial to increase the focal length, which changes to 50, 85, 100, and 140 mm at each click. • Step zoom is not available when shooting movies even if you turn the dial. • When using the digital zoom ( = 35), turning the dial clockwise will not change the zoom factor. However, turning the dial counterclockwise will set the focal length to 140 mm.
78 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 Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e]. For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” ( = 205). zzPress the button, choose [e] (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button. zzOnce the setting is complete, [e] is displayed. • If the flash fires, vignetting may occur. • Be careful to avoid damaging the lens. • To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting\ with the camera set to [[] (= 37). Still ImagesMovies Shooting in Manual Focus Mode When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button hal\ fway to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the positio\ n you specified. For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” (= 205). 1 Choose [f]. zzPress the button, and then press the button. zz[f] and the MF indicator are displayed. 2 Specify the general focal position. zzReferring to the on-screen MF indicator bar (which shows the distance and focal position) and the magnified display area, press the buttons or turn the dial to specify the general focal position, and then press the < m> button. zzTo adjust the magnification, press the button. zzMove the focusing frame as needed (= 81). MF Indicator
79 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 Fine-tune the focus. zzPress the shutter button halfway to have the camera fine-tune the focal position (Safety MF). zzTo cancel manual focus, press the < q> button. • When you focus manually, the AF frame mode (= 81) is [FlexiZone] and AF frame size (= 81) is [Normal], and these settings cannot be changed. • Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom ( = 35) or digital tele-converter ( = 80), or when using a TV as a display (= 165), but the magnified display will not appear. • To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to stabilize it. • To hide or enlarge the magnified display area, press the button and adjust the [MF-Point Zoom] settings on the [4] tab as needed (= 25). • To deactivate automatic focus fine-tuning when the shutter button is pressed halfway, press the button and set [Safety MF] on the [ 4] tab to [Off] (= 25). Still Images Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking)Edges of subjects in focus are displayed in color to make manual focusin\ g easier. You can adjust the colors and the sensitivity (level) of edge detection\ as needed. 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button, choose [MF Peaking Settings] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 25). 2 Configure the setting. zzChoose a menu item to configure, and then choose the desired option ( = 25). • Colors displayed for MF peaking are not recorded in your shots.
80 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 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)Three consecutive images are captured each time you shoot, with the first one at the focal distance you set manually and the others at farther and nearer focal positions determined by presets. The distance from your specified focus can be set in three levels. 1 Choose []. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and then choose [] (= 24). 2 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, and then adjust the setting by pressing the < q> buttons or turning the dial. • Focus bracketing is only available in [ !] mode (= 86). • Continuous shooting ( = 76) is not available in this mode. • You can also access the setting screen in step 2 by pressing the < n> button in step 2 of “Shooting in Manual Focus Mode” ( = 78). • Three shots are taken, regardless of any quantity specified in [$] (= 37). • In [Blink Detection] mode (= 48), this function is only available for the final shot. Still ImagesMovies Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or 2\ .0x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it\ would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same z\ oom factor. zzPress the button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option ( = 25). zzThe view is enlarged and the zoom factor is displayed on the screen. • The digital tele-converter cannot be used with digital zoom (= 35) or AF-point zoom (= 47). • The respective focal lengths when using [1.5x] and [2.0x] are 42.0 – \ 210.0 mm and 56.0 – 280.0 mm (35mm film equivalent). • The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom lever all the way toward for maximum telephoto, and when you zoom in to enlarge the subject to the same size following step 2 in “Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)” ( = 35).