Canon PowerShot G15 User Guide
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Image Customization Features
Still Images
Changing Image Resolution (Size)
Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” (= 303).
Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 47).
XXThe option you configured is now displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [].
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Image Customization Features
Still Images
Changing Image Resolution (Size)
Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” (= 303).
Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 47).
XXThe option you configured is now displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [].
Guidelines for Choosing Resolution...")
81 Image Customization Features Still Images Changing Image Resolution (Size) Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” (= 303). Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 47). XXThe option you configured is now displayed. zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose []. Guidelines for Choosing Resolution...
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Image Customization Features
Still Images
Red-Eye Correction
Red-eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows.
1 Access the [Built-in Flash
Settings] screen.
zzPress the button, choose [Flash Control] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 48).
2 Configure the setting.
zzChoose [Red-Eye Corr.], and then choose [On] (= 48).
XXOnce the setting is complete, [R] is displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off].
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Image Customization Features
Still Images
Red-Eye Correction
Red-eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows.
1 Access the [Built-in Flash
Settings] screen.
zzPress the button, choose [Flash Control] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 48).
2 Configure the setting.
zzChoose [Red-Eye Corr.], and then choose [On] (= 48).
XXOnce the setting is complete, [R] is displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off].
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82 Image Customization Features Still Images Red-Eye Correction Red-eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows. 1 Access the [Built-in Flash Settings] screen. zzPress the button, choose [Flash Control] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 48). 2 Configure the setting. zzChoose [Red-Eye Corr.], and then choose [On] (= 48). XXOnce the setting is complete, [R] is displayed. zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off]. •...
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Image Customization Features
Still Images
Correcting Greenish Image Areas from
Mercur y Lamps
In shots of evening scenes with subjects illuminated by mercury lamps, the subjects or background may appear to have a greenish tinge. This greenish tinge can be corrected automatically when shooting, using Multi-area White Balance.
Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [Hg Lamp Corr.] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 48).
XXOnce the setting is complete, [] is displayed.
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Image Customization Features
Still Images
Correcting Greenish Image Areas from
Mercur y Lamps
In shots of evening scenes with subjects illuminated by mercury lamps, the subjects or background may appear to have a greenish tinge. This greenish tinge can be corrected automatically when shooting, using Multi-area White Balance.
Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [Hg Lamp Corr.] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 48).
XXOnce the setting is complete, [] is displayed.
zzTo restore the...")
83 Image Customization Features Still Images Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercur y Lamps In shots of evening scenes with subjects illuminated by mercury lamps, the subjects or background may appear to have a greenish tinge. This greenish tinge can be corrected automatically when shooting, using Multi-area White Balance. Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [Hg Lamp Corr.] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 48). XXOnce the setting is complete, [] is displayed. zzTo restore the...
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Image Customization Features
Movies
Changing Movie Image Quality
3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” (= 303).
Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 47).
XXThe option you configured is now displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [].
Image Quality Resolution
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Image Customization Features
Movies
Changing Movie Image Quality
3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” (= 303).
Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 47).
XXThe option you configured is now displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [].
Image Quality Resolution
Frame...")
84 Image Customization Features Movies Changing Movie Image Quality 3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” (= 303). Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 47). XXThe option you configured is now displayed. zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose []. Image Quality Resolution Frame...
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Image Customization Features
Movies
Using the Wind Filter
Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be reduced. However, the recording may sound unnatural when this option is used when there is no wind.
Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [Wind Filter] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 48).
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off].
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Image Customization Features
Movies
Using the Wind Filter
Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be reduced. However, the recording may sound unnatural when this option is used when there is no wind.
Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [Wind Filter] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 48).
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off].
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85 Image Customization Features Movies Using the Wind Filter Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be reduced. However, the recording may sound unnatural when this option is used when there is no wind. Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [Wind Filter] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 48). zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off]. COPY
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86 Helpful Shooting Features Still ImagesMovies Using the Dual Axis Electronic Level An electronic level can be displayed as a guideline to ensure the camera is level from front to back and left to right. 1 Display the electronic level. zzPress the button several times to display the electronic level. Back or ForwardLeft or Right 2 Straighten the camera. zzIf the camera is tilted, move it so that the red line changes to green. • If the electronic level is not displayed in step 1, press the button,...
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Helpful Shooting Features
Still Images
Magnifying the Area in Focus
You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame.
1 Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 48).
2 Check the focus.
zzPress the shutter button halfway. The face detected as the main subject is now magnified.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1.
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Helpful Shooting Features
Still Images
Magnifying the Area in Focus
You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame.
1 Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 48).
2 Check the focus.
zzPress the shutter button halfway. The face detected as the main subject is now magnified.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1.
• The area in...")
87 Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Magnifying the Area in Focus You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame. 1 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 48). 2 Check the focus. zzPress the shutter button halfway. The face detected as the main subject is now magnified. zzTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1. • The area in...
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Helpful Shooting Features
Still Images
Checking for Closed Eyes
[] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes.
1 Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [Blink Detection] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 48).
2 Shoot.
XX[] is displayed when the camera detects a person whose eyes are closed.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1.
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Helpful Shooting Features
Still Images
Checking for Closed Eyes
[] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes.
1 Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [Blink Detection] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 48).
2 Shoot.
XX[] is displayed when the camera detects a person whose eyes are closed.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1.
• When you have specified multiple shots in [$] mode, this function is only available for the final...")
88 Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Checking for Closed Eyes [] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes. 1 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [Blink Detection] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 48). 2 Shoot. XX[] is displayed when the camera detects a person whose eyes are closed. zzTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1. • When you have specified multiple shots in [$] mode, this function is only available for the final...
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Customizing Camera Operation
Customize shooting functions on the [4] tab of the menu as follows.
For instructions on menu functions, see “ n Menu” (= 48).
Still Images
Deactivating the AF Assist Beam
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.
Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [AF-assist Beam] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] (= 48).
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Customizing Camera Operation
Customize shooting functions on the [4] tab of the menu as follows.
For instructions on menu functions, see “ n Menu” (= 48).
Still Images
Deactivating the AF Assist Beam
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.
Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [AF-assist Beam] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] (= 48).
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this...")
89 Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the [4] tab of the menu as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see “ n Menu” (= 48). Still Images Deactivating the AF Assist Beam You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions. Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [AF-assist Beam] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] (= 48). zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this...
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Customizing Camera Operation
Still Images
Changing the Image Display Period After
Shots
Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows.
Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [Review] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (= 48).
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Quick].
Quick Displays images only until you can shoot again.
2
– 10 sec. Displays
images for the specified time. Even while the shot is displayed, you can take...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68573/w300_powershot-g15-user-guide-1493278261_d-89.png "Page 90
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Customizing Camera Operation
Still Images
Changing the Image Display Period After
Shots
Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows.
Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [Review] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (= 48).
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Quick].
Quick Displays images only until you can shoot again.
2
– 10 sec. Displays
images for the specified time. Even while the shot is displayed, you can take...")
90 Customizing Camera Operation Still Images Changing the Image Display Period After Shots Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows. Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [Review] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (= 48). zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Quick]. Quick Displays images only until you can shoot again. 2 – 10 sec. Displays images for the specified time. Even while the shot is displayed, you can take...