Canon PowerShot G15 User Guide
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Special Modes for Other Purposes
Still Images
High-Speed Continuous Shooting
(High-speed Burst HQ)
You can shoot a series of shots in rapid succession by holding the shutter button all the way down. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Specifications” (= 303).
HQ: High Quality
1 Choose [].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 on = 95 and choose [].
2 Shoot.
XXHold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.
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Special Modes for Other Purposes
Still Images
High-Speed Continuous Shooting
(High-speed Burst HQ)
You can shoot a series of shots in rapid succession by holding the shutter button all the way down. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Specifications” (= 303).
HQ: High Quality
1 Choose [].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 on = 95 and choose [].
2 Shoot.
XXHold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.
zzShooting stops when you release the shutter button or reach the maximum...")
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Special Modes for Other Purposes
Images Displayed During PlaybackEach set of images shot continuously is managed as a single group, and only the first image in that group will be displayed. To indicate that the image is part of a group, [] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.
• If you erase a grouped image (= 197), all images in the group are also erased. Be careful when erasing images.
• Grouped images can be played back individually (= 185) and ungrouped (= 186).
• Protecting (=...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68573/w64_powershot-g15-user-guide-1493278261_d-116.png "Page 117
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Special Modes for Other Purposes
Images Displayed During PlaybackEach set of images shot continuously is managed as a single group, and only the first image in that group will be displayed. To indicate that the image is part of a group, [] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.
• If you erase a grouped image (= 197), all images in the group are also erased. Be careful when erasing images.
• Grouped images can be played back individually (= 185) and ungrouped (= 186).
• Protecting (=...")
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Special Modes for Other Purposes
Still Images
Shooting Stitch Assist Images
Shoot a large subject by taking multiple shots at various positions, and then use the included software (= 30) to combine them into a panorama.
1 Choose [x] or [v].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 on = 95 and choose [x] or [v].
2 Take the first shot.
XXThe first shot will determine the exposure and white balance.
3 Take additional shots.
zzCompose the second shot so that it partially overlaps the image area of the first shot....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68573/w64_powershot-g15-user-guide-1493278261_d-117.png "Page 118
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Special Modes for Other Purposes
Still Images
Shooting Stitch Assist Images
Shoot a large subject by taking multiple shots at various positions, and then use the included software (= 30) to combine them into a panorama.
1 Choose [x] or [v].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 on = 95 and choose [x] or [v].
2 Take the first shot.
XXThe first shot will determine the exposure and white balance.
3 Take additional shots.
zzCompose the second shot so that it partially overlaps the image area of the first shot....")
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Shooting Various Movies
Movies
Shooting iFrame Movies
Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage iFrame movies using the included software (= 30).
1 Choose [].
zzSet the mode dial to .
zzPress the button, choose [E] in the menu, and then choose [] (= 47).
XXBlack bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.
2 Shoot (= 119).
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Shooting Various Movies
Movies
Shooting iFrame Movies
Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage iFrame movies using the included software (= 30).
1 Choose [].
zzSet the mode dial to .
zzPress the button, choose [E] in the menu, and then choose [] (= 47).
XXBlack bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.
2 Shoot (= 119).
• The resolution is [] (= 84) and cannot be...")
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Shooting Various Movies
Movies
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies
You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Note that sound is not recorded.
1 Choose [].
zzSet the mode dial to .
zzPress the button, choose [E] in the menu, and then choose [] (= 47).
2 Choose a frame rate.
zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired frame rate (= 47) .
XXThe option you configured is now displayed.
3 Shoot (= 119).
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Shooting Various Movies
Movies
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies
You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Note that sound is not recorded.
1 Choose [].
zzSet the mode dial to .
zzPress the button, choose [E] in the menu, and then choose [] (= 47).
2 Choose a frame rate.
zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired frame rate (= 47) .
XXThe option you configured is now displayed.
3 Shoot (= 119).
XXA bar showing the elapsed time is displayed....")
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Shooting Various Movies
• The movie will be played back in slow motion when you follow steps 1 – 3 on = 174.
• You can change the playback speed of movies shot in [] mode by using the included software. For details, refer to the Software Guide (= 30).
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Shooting Various Movies
• The movie will be played back in slow motion when you follow steps 1 – 3 on = 174.
• You can change the playback speed of movies shot in [] mode by using the included software. For details, refer to the Software Guide (= 30).
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Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Still Images
Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock)
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately.
1 Lock the exposure.
zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked, and then press the button.
XX[] is displayed, and the exposure is locked.
2 Compose the shot and shoot.
zzAfter one shot, AE is unlocked and [] is no longer displayed.
• AE: Auto Exposure
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Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Still Images
Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock)
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately.
1 Lock the exposure.
zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked, and then press the button.
XX[] is displayed, and the exposure is locked.
2 Compose the shot and shoot.
zzAfter one shot, AE is unlocked and [] is no longer displayed.
• AE: Auto Exposure
• After the exposure is locked,...")
121 Shooting Various Movies Movies Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Note that sound is not recorded. 1 Choose []. zzSet the mode dial to . zzPress the button, choose [E] in the menu, and then choose [] (= 47). 2 Choose a frame rate. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired frame rate (= 47) . XXThe option you configured is now displayed. 3 Shoot (= 119). XXA bar showing the elapsed time is displayed. Maximum clip length is approx. 30 sec. Frame RateImage Quality Playback Time (For a 30-sec. Clip) 240 fps (320 x 240) Approx. 4 min. 120 fps (640 x 480)Approx. 2 min. • Zooming is not available during recording, even if you move the zoom lever. • Focus, exposure, and color are determined when you press the movie button. COPY
122 Shooting Various Movies • The movie will be played back in slow motion when you follow steps 1 – 3 on = 174. • You can change the playback speed of movies shot in [] mode by using the included software. For details, refer to the Software Guide (= 30). COPY
123 P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to mode. • : Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than , make sure the function is available in that mode ( = 290 – 299). 4 COPY
124 Still ImagesMovies Shooting in Program AE Mode ( Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. 1 Enter mode. zzSet the mode dial to . 2 Customize the settings as desired (= 125 – 160), and then shoot. • If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. To obtain adequate exposure, try adjusting the following settings. - Activate the flash (= 154) - Change the ISO speed (= 129) • Movies can be recorded in mode as well, by pressing the movie button. However, some H (= 47) and Menu (= 48) settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording. • For details on the shooting range in mode, see “Specifications” (= 303). COPY
125 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of –3 to +3. zzAs you watch the screen, turn the exposure compensation dial to adjust brightness. XXThe correction level you specified is now displayed. COPY
126 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock) Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately. 1 Lock the exposure. zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked, and then press the button. XX[] is displayed, and the exposure is locked. 2 Compose the shot and shoot. zzAfter one shot, AE is unlocked and [] is no longer displayed. • AE: Auto Exposure • After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the dial (Program Shift). COPY
127 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. zzPress the button, choose the desired option (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button again. XXThe option you configured is now displayed. Evaluative For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots. Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions. Center Weighted Avg.Determines the average brightness of light across the entire image area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area as more important. Spot Metering restricted to within the [] (Spot AE Point frame). You can also link the Spot AE Point frame to the AF frame (see below). COPY
128 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame 1 Set the metering method to []. zzFollow the steps on = 127 to choose []. 2 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [Spot AE Point] on the [4] tab, and then choose [AF Point] (= 48). XXThe Spot AE Point frame will now be linked to the movement of the AF frame (= 147). • Not available when [AF Frame] is set to [Face AiAF] (= 145) or [Tracking AF] (= 148). COPY
129 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Changing the ISO Speed zzPress the button, choose an option (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button. XXThe option you configured is now displayed. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions. Low High For shooting outdoors in fair weather. For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms. • To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to [], press the shutter button halfway. • Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions. • Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduce subject blurriness and increase the flash range. However, shots may look grainy. • To specify [], press the button on the setting screen. COPY
130 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Adjusting the SettingWhen the camera is set to [], maximum ISO speed can be specified in a range of [] – [], and sensitivity can be specified in a range of three levels. 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button, choose [ISO Auto Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 48). 2 Configure the setting. zzChoose a menu item to configure, and then choose the desired option (= 48). • You can also access the [ISO Auto Settings] screen when the ISO speed setting screen (= 129) is displayed, by pressing the button. Changing the Noise Reduction Level (High ISO NR) You can choose from 3 levels of noise reduction: [Standard], [High], [Low]. This function is especially effective when shooting at high ISO speeds. Choose a noise reduction level. zzPress the button, choose [High ISO NR] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (= 48). • Not available with [] or [] (= 159). COPY