Canon PowerShot G15 User Guide

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Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Take	smarter,	more	sophisticated	shots,	and	customize	
the	camera	for	your	shooting	style
•	 Instructions	in	this	chapter	apply	to	the	camera	as	set	to	the	respective	mode.
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Specific Shutter Speeds ( 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	“Specifications”	( =		303).
1	 Enter		mode.
zzSet	the	mode	dial	to	.
2	 Set	the	shutter	speed.
zzTurn	the		dial	to	set	the	shutter	speed.
•	 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...

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Specific Aperture Values ( 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	“Specifications”	( =		303).
1	 Enter		mode.
zzSet	the	mode	dial	to	.
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...

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Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture 
Values ( Mode)
Follow	these	steps	before	shooting	to	set	your	preferred	shutter	speed	and	aperture	value	to	obtain	the	desired	exposure.
For	details	on	available	shutter	speeds	and	aperture	values,	see	“Specifications”	( =		303).
Aperture	Value
Shutter
	Speed
Standard
	Exposure	Level
Exposure	Level	Mark
Exposure	Level	Indicator
1	 Enter		mode.
zzSet	the	mode	dial	to	.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzTurn	the		dial	to	set	the	shutter	speed,	and	turn	the...

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Specific	Shutter	Speeds	and	Aperture	Values	(	Mode)
•	:	Manual
•	 Calculation	of	standard	exposure	is	based	on	the	specified	metering	method	(=		127).
•	 You	can	customize	camera	operation	so	that	turning	the		dial	adjusts	the	shutter	speed	and	turning	the		dial	adjusts	the	aperture	value	(=		168).
Still	Images
Adjusting the Flash Output
Choose	from	the	three	flash	levels	in		mode.
1	 Enter		mode.
zzSet	the	mode	dial	to	.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzRaise	the	flash,	press	the		button	and	immediately...

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Customization for Shooting Styles
Still	ImagesMovies
Customizing Display Information
Set	the	number	of	custom	displays	(=		46)	and	what	information	is	displayed	in	each	display	when	the	< p>	button	is	pushed	in	shooting	display.
1	 Access	the	setting	screen.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Custom	Display]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	press	the		button	(=		48).
2	 Choose	[LCD/Viewfinder].
zzPress	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial,	and	then	press	the		button	to	configure	custom	displays	[],	[]	or	[]	which	are...

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Customization	for	Shooting	Styles
•	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.  
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Customization	for	Shooting	Styles
Still	ImagesMovies
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		button	(=		48).
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...

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Assigning Functions to the  Button
1	 Access	the	setting	screen.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Set	Shortcut	button]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	press	the		button	(=		48).
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	choose	a	function	to	assign,	and	then	press	the		button.
3	 Use	the	assigned	function	as	
needed.
zzPress	the		button	to	activate	the	assigned	function.
•	 To	restore	default	settings,	choose	[].
•	 Icons	labeled	with...

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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	(,	,	,	and	)
•	 Items
	set	in	,	,	,	or		modes	(=		125	–	164)
•	 Shooting
	menu	settings
•...