Canon PowerShot G15 User Guide

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Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)
Three	consecutive	images	are	captured	at	different	exposure	levels	(standard	exposure,	underexposure,	and	then	overexposure)	each	time	you	shoot.	You	can	adjust	the	amount	of	underexposure	and	overexposure	(relative	to	standard	exposure)	from	–2	to	+2	stops	in	1/3-stop	increments.
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	pressing	the		buttons	or	turning	the		dial.
•	 AEB	is	only	available	in	[!]	mode	(=		25,	55).
•	 Continuous	shooting	(=		139)	is	not	available	in	this	mode.
•	 If	exposure	compensation	is	already	in	use	(=		125),	the	value	specified	for	that	function	is	treated	as	the	standard	exposure	level	for	this	function.
•	 You	can	also	access	the	setting	screen	of	step	2	by	pressing	the		button	when	the	exposure	compensation	screen	(=		125)	is	displayed.
•	 Three	shots	are	taken,	regardless	of	any	quantity	specified	in	[$]	(=		66).
•	 In	[Blink	Detection]	mode	(=		88),	this	function	is	only	available	for	the	final	shot.  
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Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)
Before	shooting,	excessively	bright	or	dark	image	areas	(such	as	faces	or	backgrounds)	can	be	detected	and	automatically	adjusted	to	the	optimal	brightness.
To	avoid	washed-out	highlights,	specify	Dynamic	Range	Correction.	To	preserve	image	detail	in	shadows,	specify	Shadow	Correct.
•	Under	some	shooting	conditions,	correction	may	be	inaccurate	or	may	cause	images	to	appear	grainy.
•	 You	can	also	correct	existing	images	(=		210).
•	 You	can	customize	camera	operation	so	that	turning	the		or		dial	adjusts	DR	Correction	or	Shadow	Correct	settings	(=		168).
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Dynamic	Range	Correction	(DR	Correction)Tone	down	bright	image	areas,	which	might	otherwise	look	washed	out,	as	follows.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[]	in	the	menu,	and	choose	the	desired	option	(=	47).
XXOnce	the	setting	is	complete,	[@]	is	displayed.
Item Details Available	ISO	Speed	(=		129)
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Automatic	adjustment	to	prevent	washed-out	highlights [],	[]	–	[]
Tone	down	highlights	by	about	200%	relative	to	the	brightness	level	of	[].[],	[]	–	[]
Tone	down	highlights	by	about	400%	relative	to	the	brightness	level	of	[].[],	[]	–	[] 
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•	ISO	speed	(=		129)	will	be	adjusted	to	a	speed	within	the	supported	range	if	you	have	specified	a	value	outside	the	supported	range	indicated	here.
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Shadow	CorrectAutomatically	preserve	image	detail	in	shadows	as	follows.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[]	in	the	menu,	press	the		button,	and	choose	[]	(=		47).
XXOnce	the	setting	is	complete,	[@]	is	displayed.
Using the ND Filter
To	shoot	at	slower	shutter	speeds	and	smaller	aperture	values,	use	the	ND	filter,	which	reduces	light	intensity	to	1/8	the	actual	level	(equivalent	to	3	stops).
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[]		
in	the	menu,	and	then	choose	[]	(=		47).
•	 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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Adjusting White Balance
By	adjusting	white	balance	(WB),	you	can	make	image	colors	look	more	natural	for	the	scene	you	are	shooting.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[]	in	the	menu,	and	choose	the	desired	option	(=		47).
XXThe	option	you	configured	is	now	displayed.
AutoAutomatically	sets	the	optimal	white	balance	for	the	shooting	conditions.
Day	Light For	shooting	outdoors	in	fair	weather.
Cloudy For	shooting	in	cloudy	conditions,	in	the	shade,	or	at	twilight.
TungstenFor	shooting	under	ordinary	incandescent	(tungsten)	lighting	and	similarly	colored	fluorescent	lighting.
FluorescentFor	shooting	under	warm-white	(or	similarly	colored)	or	cool-
white	fluorescent	lighting.
Fluorescent	H For	shooting	under	daylight	fluorescent	and	similarly	colored	fluorescent	lighting.
hFlash For	shooting	with	the	flash.
SUnderwater Sets	the	optimal	white	balance	for	shooting	underwater.	Tones	down	blues	to	produce	natural-looking	colors	overall.
	Custom
For	manually	setting	a	custom	white	balance	(=		135).
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Custom	White	BalanceFor	image	colors	that	look	natural	under	the	light	in	your	shot,	adjust	white	balance	to	suit	the	light	source	where	you	are	shooting.	Set	the	white	balance	under	the	same	light	source	that	will	illuminate	your	shot.
zzFollow	the	steps	on	=		134	and	choose		
[]	or	[].
zzAim	the	camera	at	a	plain	white	subject,	so	that	the	entire	screen	is	white.	Press	the		button.
XXThe	tint	of	the	screen	changes	once	the	white	balance	data	has	been	recorded.
•	 Colors	may	look	unnatural	if	you	change	camera	settings	after	recording	white	balance	data.
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Manually	Correcting	White	BalanceYou	can	manually	correct	white	balance.	This	adjustment	can	match	the	effect	of	using	a	commercially	available	color	temperature	conversion	filter	or	color-compensating	filter.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzFollow	the	steps	on	=		134	to	choose	the	white	balance	option.
zzTurn	the		dial	to	adjust	the	correction	level	for	B	and	A.  
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2	 Configure	advanced	settings.
zzTo	configure	more	advanced	settings,	press	the		button	and	turn	the		or		dial	to	adjust	the	correction	level.
zzTo	reset	the	correction	level,	press	the		
	button.
zzPress	the		button	to	complete	the	setting.
•	 The	camera	will	retain	white	balance	correction	levels	even	if	you	switch	to	another	white	balance	option	in	step	1,	but	correction	levels	will	be	reset	if	you	record	custom	white	balance	data.
•	 B:	blue;	A:	amber;	M:	magenta;	G:	green
•	 One	level	of	blue/amber	correction	is	equivalent	to	about	7	mireds	on	a	color	temperature	conversion	filter.	(Mired:	Color	temperature	unit	representing	color	temperature	conversion	filter	density)
•	 You	can	customize	camera	operation	so	that	the	B	and	A	adjustment	screen	can	be	accessed	simply	by	turning	the		dial	(=		168). 
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Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)
Change	image	color	tones	as	desired,	such	as	converting	images	to	sepia	or	black	and	white.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[]	in	the	menu,	and	choose	the	desired	option	(=		47).
XXThe	option	you	configured	is	now	displayed.
My	Colors	Off–
VividEmphasizes	contrast	and	color	saturation,	making	images	sharper.
NeutralTones	down	contrast	and	color	saturation	for	subdued	images.
Sepia
Creates	sepia	tone	images.
B/WCreates	black	and	white	images.
Positive	FilmCombines	the	effects	of	Vivid	Blue,	Vivid	Green,	and	Vivid	Red	to	produce	intense	yet	natural-looking	colors	resembling	images	on	positive	film.
Lighter	Skin	Tone Lightens	skin	tones.
Darker	Skin	Tone Darkens	skin	tones.
Vivid	Blue
Emphasizes	blues	in	images.	Makes	the	sky,	ocean,	and	other	blue	subjects	more	vivid.
Vivid	GreenEmphasizes	greens	in	images.	Makes	mountains,	foliage,	and	other	green	subjects	more	vivid.
Vivid	RedEmphasizes	reds	in	images.	Makes	red	subjects	more	vivid.
Custom	ColorAdjust	contrast,	sharpness,	color	saturation,	and	other	qualities	as	desired	(
=		138).  
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•	White	balance	(=		134)	cannot	be	set	in	[]	or	[]	modes.
•	 With	[]	and	[]	modes,	colors	other	than	people’s	skin	tone	may	be	modified.	These	settings	may	not	produce	the	expected	results	with	some	skin	tones.
Still	ImagesMovies
Custom	ColorChoose	the	desired	level	of	image	contrast,	sharpness,	color	saturation,	red,	green,	blue,	and	skin	tones	in	a	range	of	1	–	5.
1	 Access	the	setting	screen.
zzFollow	the	steps	on	=		137	to	choose		
[],	and	then	press	the		button.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress	the		buttons	to	choose	an	option,	and	then	specify	the	value	by	pressing	the	< q>	buttons	or	turning	the		dial.
zzFor	stronger/more	intense	effects	(or	darker	skin	tones),	adjust	the	value	to	the	right,	and	for	weaker/lighter	effects	(or	lighter	skin	tones),	adjust	the	value	to	the	left.
zzPress	the		button	to	complete	the	setting. 
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Continuous Shooting
Hold	the	shutter	button	all	the	way	down	to	shoot	continuously.
For	details	on	the	continuous	shooting	speed,	see	“Specifications”	(=		303).
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[]	in	the	menu,	and	choose	the	desired	option	(=		47).
XXThe	option	you	configured	is	now	displayed.
2	 Shoot.
XXHold	the	shutter	button	all	the	way	down	to	shoot	continuously.
Mode Description
W Continuous Continuous
	shooting,	with	the	focus	and	exposure	determined	when	you	press	the	shutter	button	halfway.
Continuous	Shooting	AFContinuous	shooting	and	focusing.
[AF	Frame]	is	set	to	[Center]	and	cannot	be	changed.
Continuous	Shooting	LV* Continuous
	shooting,	with	the	focus	fixed	at	the	position	determined	in	manual	focusing.	In	[t]	mode,	focus	is	determined	by	the	first	shot.
*	In
	[t]	mode	(=		96),	AF	lock	(=		152),	or	manual	focus	mode	( =		142),	[]	is	changed	to	[].
*	For	details	on	the	continuous	shooting	speed	in	each	mode,	see	“Specifications”	(=		303).
•	 Cannot	be	used	with	the	self-timer	(=		64)	or	[Blink	Detection]	(=		88).
•	 Shooting	may	stop	momentarily	or	continuous	shooting	may	slow	down	depending	on	shooting	conditions,	camera	settings,	and	the	zoom	position.
•	 As	more	shots	are	taken,	shooting	may	slow	down.
•	 Shooting	may	slow	down	if	the	flash	fires.  
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•	If	you	use	Face	ID	(=		69)	in	[W],	the	name	recorded	in	the	image	will	be	fixed	to	the	location	where	it	is	displayed	in	the	first	shot.	Even	if	the	subject	moves,	the	name	will	stay	fixed	in	the	same	position	for	any	subsequent	shots. 
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