Canon Digital Ixus I5 User Guide

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Shooting
Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time
 The self-timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer Sound item 
in the   (My Camera) menu (p. 53).
See Photo Tips and Information (p. 148).
1In the   (Rec.) menu, select  .
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).
2Use the   or   button to select 
 or   and press the MENU 
button.
 The display will return to the shooting 
screen.
 When   is selected, the self-timer 
sounds and the blinking gets faster 2 
seconds before the shutter activates.
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Shooting a Movie
The resolution can be set to either   (640 x 480),   (320 x 240) or   
(160 x 120) (p. 58).
1Slide the mode switch to   (Movie).
The maximum recording time (in seconds) 
is displayed.
2Press the shutter button fully.
 Shooting and sound recording starts 
simultaneously.
 During shooting the recording time (in 
seconds) and a red circle appear on the 
LCD monitor.
3Press the shutter button fully again 
to stop recording.
 The maximum length of a movie clip (at 
10 frames/sec. ( ),...

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Shooting
 The recording time may not display properly during shooting or 
filming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of SD cards.
- Slow recording cards
- Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer
- Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly
Although the recording time may not display properly during 
shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on the SD card. 
Recording time will display properly if you format the SD card in 
this camera (excluding slow...

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Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be 
merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.
To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the 
supplied programs.
Framing a Subject
The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining 
images and merges them. When shooting, try to include a distinctive item 
(landmark) in the overlapping portions.
 Compose each frame so that it overlaps...

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Shooting
 To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to 
the subject as you move it.
Shooting
Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode.  
Left to right horizontally
Right to left horizontally
1In the FUNC. menu select 
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).
2In the   (Rec.) menu, select    
and press the SET/FUNC. button.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).
3Use the   or   button to select a 
shooting direction and press the 
SET/FUNC. button.
 

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 A custom white balance setting cannot be set in Stitch Assist mode. 
To use a custom white balance setting, set it before selecting   in 
the Rec. menu (p. 84).
 The settings for the first image are used to take subsequent images 
in the sequence.
 It is not possible to display images on the TV when shooting in Stitch 
Assist mode.
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).
4Shoot the first frame in the 
sequence.
The exposure and white balance are set and 
locked with the first...

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Shooting
Switching between Focusing Modes
Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (9 AF frames), 
you can set it to the center AF frame.
When [AiAF] is set to [On], the AF frame does not appear. When [AiAF] is 
set to [Off], however, the AF frame will appear.
The   symbol represents the AF frames as they appear in the LCD monitor.
The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is 
used.
No frame OnThe camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames,...

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Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock)
It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus 
lock in these situations.
 Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings
 Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition
 Subjects that are moving quickly
 Subjects through glass: 
Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of 
light reflecting back off the glass.
 Subjects with horizontal stripes 
1In the...

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Shooting
4Press the shutter button halfway 
and wait until two beeps sound.
The focal distance to the object is locked.
5Re-aim the camera to compose the 
shot as desired and press the 
shutter button fully.
 

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Switching between Light Metering Modes
You can switch between metering modes to shoot.  
Evaluative
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, 
including backlit scenes. The camera divides images 
into several zones for light metering. It evaluates 
complex lighting conditions, such as the position of 
the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the 
backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct 
exposure for the main subject.
Center 
Weighted 
AverageAverages the light metered from...