Canon PowerShot G15 User Guide

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Customizing	Camera	Operation
Still	Images
Changing the Image Display Style After Shots
Change	the	way	images	are	displayed	after	shots	as	follows.
1	 In	[Review],	choose	either	2	–	10	
seconds	or	[Hold]	(=		90).
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Review	Info]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	choose	the	desired	option	( =		48).
zzTo	restore	the	original	setting,	repeat	this	process	but	choose	[Off].
Off Displays	only	the	image.
Detailed Displays
	shooting	details	(=		288).
Focus
	Check Shows
	the	area	in	the	AF	frame	magnified,	enabling	you	to	check	the	focus.	Follow	the	steps	in	“Checking	the	Focus”	(
=		179).  
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Other Shooting Modes
Shoot	more	effectively	in	various	scenes,	and	take	shots	
enhanced	with	unique	image	effects	or	captured	using	
special	functions
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Auto Clip Recording (Movie Digest)
You	can	make	a	short	movie	of	a	day	just	by	shooting	still	images.
Before	each	shot,	the	camera	will	automatically	record	a	movie	clip	of	the	scene.	Each	clip	recorded	that	day	is	combined	into	a	single	file.
1	 Enter		mode.
zzSet	the	mode	dial	to	.
2	 Shoot.
zzTo	shoot	a	still	image,	press	the	shutter	button	all	the	way	down.
XXBefore	shooting,	the	camera	will	automatically	record	a	clip	about	2	–	4	seconds	long.
•	 Clips	may	not	be	recorded	if	you	shoot	a	still	image	immediately	after	turning	the	camera	on,	choosing		mode,	or	operating	the	camera	in	other	ways.
•	 Battery	life	is	shorter	in	this	mode	than	in		mode,	because	clips	are	recorded	for	each	shot.
•	 Any	sounds	from	camera	operations	during	movie	recording	will	be	included	in	the	movie.
•	 Movies	created	in		mode	can	be	viewed	by	date	(=		185).
•	 Movies	created	in		mode	are	saved	as	iFrame	movies	(=		120).
•	 Although	the	clips	recorded	on	a	particular	day	are	combined	into	a	single	file,	individual	clips	(chapters)	can	be	edited	(=		215).
•	 Clips	are	saved	as	separate	movie	files	in	the	following	cases	even	if	they	were	recorded	on	the	same	day	in		mode.
-	 If
	the	movie	file	size	reaches	about	4	GB	or	the	total	recording	time	reaches	approx.	29	minutes	and	59	seconds
-	 If	a	movie	is	protected	(=		192)
-	 If	the	daylight	saving	time	(=		21)	or	time	zone	(=		220)	settings	have	been	changed
-	 If	a	new	folder	is	created	(=		225)
•	 Some
	camera	sounds	will	be	muted.	Sounds	are	not	played	when	you	press	the	shutter	button	halfway,	use	camera	controls,	or	trigger	the	self-timer	(=		219).
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Specific Scenes
Choose	a	mode	matching	the	shooting	scene,	and	the	camera	will	automatically	configure	the	settings	for	optimal	shots.
1	 Enter		mode.
zzSet	the	mode	dial	to	.
2	 Choose	a	shooting	mode.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[I]	in	the	menu,	and	then	choose	a	shooting	mode	(=		47).
3	 Shoot.
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I	 Shoot	portraits	(Portrait)
zzTake	shots	of	people	with	a	softening	effect.
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	Shoot	evening	scenes	without	
using	a	tripod	(Handheld	
NightScene)
zzBeautiful	shots	of	evening	scenes	or	portraits	with	evening	scenery	in	the	background,	without	the	need	to	hold	the	camera	very	still	(as	with	a	tripod).
zzA	single	image	is	created	by	combining	consecutive	shots,	reducing	camera	shake	and	image	noise. 
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Specific	Scenes
Still	ImagesMovies
S	Shoot	under	water	(Underwater)
zzNatural-colored	shots	of	sea	life	and	underwater	scenery,	when	you	use	an	optional	waterproof	case	(=		237).
zzThis	mode	can	correct	white	balance	and	match	the	effect	of	using	a	commercially	available	color-compensating	filter	(=		135).
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P	Shoot	with	snowy	backgrounds	
(Snow)
zzBright,	natural-colored	shots	of	people	against	snowy	backgrounds.
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t	Shoot	fireworks	(Fireworks)
zzVivid	shots	of	fireworks.
•	 Subjects	appear	larger	in	[]	mode	compared	to	other	modes.
•	 In	[]	and	[S]	modes,	shots	may	look	grainy	because	the	ISO	speed	(=		129)	is	increased	to	suit	the	shooting	conditions.
•	 Because	the	camera	will	shoot	continuously	in	[]	mode,	hold	it	steady	while	shooting.
•	 In	[]	mode,	excessive	camera	shake	or	certain	shooting	conditions	may	prevent	you	from	obtaining	the	desired	results.
•	 In	[t]	mode,	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	hold	the	camera	still	(=		160). 
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Specific	Scenes
•	When	you	use	a	tripod	for	evening	scenes,	shooting	in	[
A ]	mode	instead	of	[]	mode	will	give	better	results	(=		54).
Still	Images
Shooting	With	an	Underwater	Focusing	RangeIf	focusing	is	difficult	in	[S]	mode	(=		96)	with	a	focus	range	of	[],	using	a	focus	range	designed	for	underwater	shooting	can	ensure	optimal	underwater	shots.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzFollow	steps	1	–	2	on	=		95	and	choose	[S].
zzPress	the		button,	choose	the	desired	focus	range	(either	press	the	<
q>	buttons	or	turn	the		dial),	and	then	press	the		button.
2	 Shoot.
Focusing	Range Description
	 Underwater	MacroTake	close-ups	of	sea	life,	using	the	digital	zoom	for	even	closer	shots.
8	Quick Avoid
	missing	unexpected	underwater	shooting	opportunities	when	shooting	subjects	some	distance	away.	Especially	effective	for	moving	subjects.
f	 Manual
	Focus Focus	on	subjects	manually	( =		142).
Refer
	to	“Specifications”	( =		303)	for	details	on	the	range	of	each	focus	range.
•	 In	[]	mode,	optical	zoom	is	set	to	maximum	wide	angle.
•	 In	[]	mode,	use	of	digital	zoom	may	cause	images	to	appear	grainy	at	some	resolutions	(=		81).
•	 In	[8]	mode,	subjects	at	close	range	may	not	be	in	focus.	In	this	case,	try	setting	the	focus	range	to	[].
•	 []	and	[8]	are	not	available	in	[Tracking	AF]	AF	frame	mode	(=		148).  
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Specific	Scenes
Still	Images
Making Skin Look Smoother (Smooth Skin)
You	can	apply	a	smoothening	effect	when	shooting	images	of	people.	The	effect	level	and	color	([Lighter	Skin	Tone],	[Darker	Skin	Tone])	can	be	chosen	as	follows.
1	 Choose	[].
zzFollow	steps	1	–	2	on	=		95	and	choose	[].
2	 Access	the	setting	screen.
zzPress	the		button.
3	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress	the		buttons	to	choose	an	option.	Choose	the	effect	level	(either	press	the	
	buttons	or	turn	the		dial),	and	then	press	the		button.
XXA	preview	is	shown	of	how	your	shot	will	look	with	the	effect	applied.
4	 Shoot.
•	Areas	other	than	people’s	skin	may	be	modified.
•	 Try	taking	some	test	shots	first	to	make	sure	you	obtain	the	desired	results.
•	 The	effect	will	be	stronger	for	the	face	of	the	person	detected	as	the	main	subject. 
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Image Effects (Creative Filters)
Add	a	variety	of	effects	to	images	when	shooting.
1	 Enter		mode.
zzSet	the	mode	dial	to	.
2	 Choose	a	shooting	mode.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[]	in	the	menu,	and	then	choose	a	shooting	mode	(=		47).
3	 Shoot.
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	Shoot	in	vivid	colors	(Super	
Vivid)
zzShots	in	rich,	vivid	colors.
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	Posterized	shots	(Poster	Effect)
zzShots	that	resemble	an	old	poster	or	illustration.
•	In	[]	and	[]	modes,	try	taking	some	test	shots	first,	to	make	sure	you	obtain	the	desired	results. 
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Image	Effects	(Creative	Filters)
Still	Images
Shooting High-Contrast Scenes  
(High Dynamic Range)
Three	consecutive	images	are	captured	at	different	brightness	levels	each	time	you	shoot,	and	the	camera	combines	image	areas	with	optimal	brightness	to	create	a	single	image.	This	mode	can	reduce	the	washed-out	highlights	and	loss	of	detail	in	shadows	that	tends	to	occur	in	high-contrast	shots.
1	 Choose	[].
zzFollow	steps	1	–	2	on	=		99	and	choose	[].
2	 Hold	the	camera	still.
zzMount	the	camera	on	a	tripod	or	take	other	measures	to	keep	it	still	and	prevent	camera	shake.
3	 Shoot.
zzWhen	you	press	the	shutter	button	all	the	way	down,	the	camera	will	take	three	shots	and	combine	them.
•	Set	[IS	Mode]	to	[Off]	(=		160)	in	this	mode.
•	 Any	subject	movement	will	cause	images	to	look	blurry.
•	 There	will	be	a	delay	before	you	can	shoot	again,	as	the	camera	processes	and	combines	the	images. 
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