Canon PowerShot G15 User Guide
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Shooting Range and Focusing
Still Images
Changing the Focus Setting
You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. Instead, you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button halfway.
zzPress the button, choose [Continuous AF] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] ( = 48).
On Helps
avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68573/w300_powershot-g15-user-guide-1493278261_d-150.png "Page 151
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Shooting Range and Focusing
Still Images
Changing the Focus Setting
You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. Instead, you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button halfway.
zzPress the button, choose [Continuous AF] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] ( = 48).
On Helps
avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press...")
151 Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Changing the Focus Setting You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. Instead, you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button halfway. zzPress the button, choose [Continuous AF] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] ( = 48). On Helps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press...
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3 Choose the face to focus on.
zzTo switch the face frame [] to another detected face, press the button.
zzAfter you have switched the face frame to all detected faces, [Face Select : Off] is displayed, and the specified AF frame mode screen is displayed again.
4 Shoot.
zzPress the shutter button halfway. After the camera focuses, [] changes to [].
zzPress the shutter button all the way down to shoot.
Still ImagesMovies
Shooting with the AF Lock
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3 Choose the face to focus on.
zzTo switch the face frame [] to another detected face, press the button.
zzAfter you have switched the face frame to all detected faces, [Face Select : Off] is displayed, and the specified AF frame mode screen is displayed again.
4 Shoot.
zzPress the shutter button halfway. After the camera focuses, [] changes to [].
zzPress the shutter button all the way down to shoot.
Still ImagesMovies
Shooting with the AF Lock
The focus can be locked....")
152 Shooting Range and Focusing 3 Choose the face to focus on. zzTo switch the face frame [] to another detected face, press the button. zzAfter you have switched the face frame to all detected faces, [Face Select : Off] is displayed, and the specified AF frame mode screen is displayed again. 4 Shoot. zzPress the shutter button halfway. After the camera focuses, [] changes to []. zzPress the shutter button all the way down to shoot. Still ImagesMovies Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked....
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Shooting Range and Focusing
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 [] (= 47).
2 Configure the setting.
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Shooting Range and Focusing
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 [] (= 47).
2 Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, and then adjust the setting by...")
153 Shooting Range and Focusing 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 [] (= 47). 2 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, and then adjust the setting by...
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Flash
Still Images
Activating Flash
You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see “Specifications” (= 303).
1 Raise the flash.
zzMove the switch.
2 Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [h] (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button.
XXOnce the setting is complete, [h] is displayed.
• The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the button when the flash is lowered. Move the switch to raise the flash, then...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68573/w300_powershot-g15-user-guide-1493278261_d-153.png "Page 154
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Flash
Still Images
Activating Flash
You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see “Specifications” (= 303).
1 Raise the flash.
zzMove the switch.
2 Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [h] (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button.
XXOnce the setting is complete, [h] is displayed.
• The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the button when the flash is lowered. Move the switch to raise the flash, then...")
154 Flash Still Images Activating Flash You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see “Specifications” (= 303). 1 Raise the flash. zzMove the switch. 2 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [h] (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button. XXOnce the setting is complete, [h] is displayed. • The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the button when the flash is lowered. Move the switch to raise the flash, then...
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Flash
Still Images
Shooting with Slow Synchro
With this option, the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main subject (such as people) while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range.
For details on the flash range, see “Specifications” ( = 303).
1 Raise the flash.
zzMove the switch.
2 Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [Z] (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68573/w300_powershot-g15-user-guide-1493278261_d-154.png "Page 155
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Flash
Still Images
Shooting with Slow Synchro
With this option, the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main subject (such as people) while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range.
For details on the flash range, see “Specifications” ( = 303).
1 Raise the flash.
zzMove the switch.
2 Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [Z] (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the...")
155 Flash Still Images Shooting with Slow Synchro With this option, the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main subject (such as people) while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range. For details on the flash range, see “Specifications” ( = 303). 1 Raise the flash. zzMove the switch. 2 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [Z] (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the...
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Flash
Still Images
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
Just as with regular exposure compensation (= 125), you can adjust the flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
zzRaise the flash, press the button and immediately turn the < z> dial to choose the compensation level, and then press the button.
XXOnce the setting is complete, [X] is displayed.
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Flash
Still Images
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
Just as with regular exposure compensation (= 125), you can adjust the flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
zzRaise the flash, press the button and immediately turn the < z> dial to choose the compensation level, and then press the button.
XXOnce the setting is complete, [X] is displayed.
• When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed or aperture value during the flash...")
156 Flash Still Images Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just as with regular exposure compensation (= 125), you can adjust the flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments. zzRaise the flash, press the button and immediately turn the < z> dial to choose the compensation level, and then press the button. XXOnce the setting is complete, [X] is displayed. • When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed or aperture value during the flash...
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Flash
Still Images
Shooting with the FE Lock
Just as with the AE lock (= 126), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots.
1 Raise the flash and set it to [h]
(= 154).
2 Lock the flash exposure.
zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked, and then press the button.
XXThe flash fires, and when [] is displayed, the flash output level is retained.
3 Compose the shot and shoot.
zzAfter one shot, FE is unlocked and [] is no longer displayed.
• FE: Flash Exposure
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Flash
Still Images
Shooting with the FE Lock
Just as with the AE lock (= 126), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots.
1 Raise the flash and set it to [h]
(= 154).
2 Lock the flash exposure.
zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked, and then press the button.
XXThe flash fires, and when [] is displayed, the flash output level is retained.
3 Compose the shot and shoot.
zzAfter one shot, FE is unlocked and [] is no longer displayed.
• FE: Flash Exposure
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157 Flash Still Images Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (= 126), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. 1 Raise the flash and set it to [h] (= 154). 2 Lock the flash exposure. zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked, and then press the button. XXThe flash fires, and when [] is displayed, the flash output level is retained. 3 Compose the shot and shoot. zzAfter one shot, FE is unlocked and [] is no longer displayed. • FE: Flash Exposure COPY
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Flash
Still Images
Changing the Flash Timing
Change the timing of the flash and shutter release as follows.
1 Access the setting screen.
zzPress the button, choose [Flash Control] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 4 8).
2 Configure the setting.
zzChoose [Shutter Sync.], and then choose the desired option (= 48).
1st-
curtain The flash fires immediately after the shutter opens.
2nd-
curtain The
flash fires immediately before the shutter closes.
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Flash
Still Images
Changing the Flash Timing
Change the timing of the flash and shutter release as follows.
1 Access the setting screen.
zzPress the button, choose [Flash Control] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 4 8).
2 Configure the setting.
zzChoose [Shutter Sync.], and then choose the desired option (= 48).
1st-
curtain The flash fires immediately after the shutter opens.
2nd-
curtain The
flash fires immediately before the shutter closes.
COPY")
158 Flash Still Images Changing the Flash Timing Change the timing of the flash and shutter release as follows. 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button, choose [Flash Control] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 4 8). 2 Configure the setting. zzChoose [Shutter Sync.], and then choose the desired option (= 48). 1st- curtain The flash fires immediately after the shutter opens. 2nd- curtain The flash fires immediately before the shutter closes. COPY
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Still Images
Shooting RAW Images
RAW images are “raw” (unprocessed) data, recorded with essentially no loss of image quality from the camera’s internal image processing. Use Digital Photo Professional (= 30) to adjust RAW images as desired with minimal loss of image quality.
zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 47).
Records JPEG images. JPEG images are processed in the camera for optimal image quality and compressed to reduce file size. However, the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68573/w300_powershot-g15-user-guide-1493278261_d-158.png "Page 159
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Shooting RAW Images
RAW images are “raw” (unprocessed) data, recorded with essentially no loss of image quality from the camera’s internal image processing. Use Digital Photo Professional (= 30) to adjust RAW images as desired with minimal loss of image quality.
zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 47).
Records JPEG images. JPEG images are processed in the camera for optimal image quality and compressed to reduce file size. However, the...")
159 Still Images Shooting RAW Images RAW images are “raw” (unprocessed) data, recorded with essentially no loss of image quality from the camera’s internal image processing. Use Digital Photo Professional (= 30) to adjust RAW images as desired with minimal loss of image quality. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 47). Records JPEG images. JPEG images are processed in the camera for optimal image quality and compressed to reduce file size. However, the...
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Other Settings
Still Images
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality)
Choose from two compression ratios, as follows: [] (Super Fine),
[] (Fine). For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” ( = 303).
Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, press the button, and choose the desired option ( = 47).
Still ImagesMovies
Changing the IS Mode Settings
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Other Settings
Still Images
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality)
Choose from two compression ratios, as follows: [] (Super Fine),
[] (Fine). For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” ( = 303).
Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, press the button, and choose the desired option ( = 47).
Still ImagesMovies
Changing the IS Mode Settings
zzPress the button, choose [IS Mode] on the [4] tab, and...")
160 Other Settings Still Images Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Choose from two compression ratios, as follows: [] (Super Fine), [] (Fine). For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” ( = 303). Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, press the button, and choose the desired option ( = 47). Still ImagesMovies Changing the IS Mode Settings zzPress the button, choose [IS Mode] on the [4] tab, and...