Canon PowerShot G15 User Guide

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Shooting	(Smart	Auto)
Still	ImagesMovies
Image Stabilization Icons
Optimal	image	stabilization	for	the	shooting	conditions	is	automatically	applied	(Intelligent	IS).	Additionally,	the	following	icons	are	displayed	in		mode.
Image	stabilization	for	still	images	
Image	stabilization	for	movies,	reducing	strong	camera	shake,	as	when	shooting	while	walking	(Dynamic	IS)
Image	stabilization	for	still	images,	when	panning*
Image	stabilization	for	slow	camera	shake,	such	as	when	shooting	movies	at	telephoto	(Powered	IS)
Image	stabilization	for	macro	shots	(Hybrid	IS)
No	image	stabilization,	because	the	camera	is	mounted	on	a	tripod	or	held	still	by	other	means
*	Displayed
	when	you	pan,	following	moving	subjects	with	the	camera.	When	you	follow	subjects	moving	horizontally,	image	stabilization	only	counteracts	vertical	camera	shake,	and	horizontal	stabilization	stops.	Similarly,	when	you	follow	subjects	moving	vertically,	image	stabilization	only	counteracts	horizontal	camera	shake.
•	 To	cancel	image	stabilization,	set	[IS	Mode]	to	[Off]	(=		160).	In	this	case,	an	IS	icon	is	not	displayed.  
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Shooting	(Smart	Auto)
Still	ImagesMovies
On-Screen Frames
A	variety	of	frames	are	displayed	once	the	camera	detects	subjects	you	are	aiming	the	camera	at.
•	 A
	white	frame	is	displayed	around	the	subject	(or	person’s	face)	determined	by	the	camera	to	be	the	main	subject,	and	gray	frames	are	displayed	around	other	detected	faces.	Frames	follow	moving	subjects	within	a	certain	range	to	keep	them	in	focus.
However,
	if	the	camera	detects	subject	movement,	only	the	white	frame	will	remain	on	the	screen.
•	 When
	you	are	pressing	the	shutter	button	halfway	and	the	camera	detects	subject	movement,	a	blue	frame	is	displayed,	and	the	focus	and	image	brightness	are	constantly	adjusted	(Servo	AF).
•	Try	shooting	in		mode	(=		123)	if	no	frames	are	displayed,	if	frames	are	not	displayed	around	desired	subjects,	or	if	frames	are	displayed	on	the	background	or	similar	areas. 
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Common, Convenient Features
Still	ImagesMovies
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)
When	distant	subjects	are	too	far	away	to	enlarge	using	the	optical	zoom,	use	digital	zoom	for	up	to	about	20x	enlargement.
1	 Move	the	zoom	lever	toward	
.
zzHold	the	lever	until	zooming	stops.
XXZooming	stops	at	the	largest	possible	zoom	factor	(before	the	image	becomes	noticeably	grainy),	which	is	then	indicated	on	the	screen.
Zoom	Factor2	 Move	the	zoom	lever	toward	
	again.
XXThe	camera	zooms	in	even	closer	on	the	subject.	
•	Moving	the	zoom	lever	will	display	the	zoom	bar	(which	indicates	the	zoom	position).	The	color	of	the	zoom	bar	will	change	depending	on	the	zoom	range.
-	 White	range:	optical	zoom	range	where	the	image	will	not	appear	grainy.
-	 Yellow	range:	digital	zoom	range	where	the	image	is	not	noticeably	grainy	(ZoomPlus).
-	 Blue	range:	digital	zoom	range	where	the	image	will	appear	grainy.
Because	the	blue	range	will	not	be	available	at	some	resolution	settings	(=		81),	the	maximum	zoom	factor	can	be	achieved	by	following	step	1. 
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Common,	Convenient	Features
•	Focal	length	when	optical	and	digital	zoom	are	combined	is	as	follows	(35mm	film	equivalent).
28	–	560	mm	(28	–	140	mm	with	optical	zoom	alone)
•	 To	deactivate	digital	zoom,	press	the		button,	choose	[Digital	Zoom]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	choose	[Off].
Still	ImagesMovies
Using the Self-Timer
With	the	self-timer,	you	can	include	yourself	in	group	photos	or	other	timed	shots.	The	camera	will	shoot	about	10	seconds	after	you	press	the	shutter	button.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[]	in	the	menu,	and	then	choose	the	[]]	option	(=		47).
XXOnce	the	setting	is	complete,	[]]	is	displayed.
2	 Shoot.
zzFor	Still	Images:	Press	the	shutter	button	halfway	to	focus	on	the	subject,	and	then	press	it	all	the	way	down.
zzFor	Movies:	Press	the	movie	button. 
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XXOnce	you	start	the	self-timer,	the	lamp	will	blink	and	the	camera	will	play	a	self-
timer	sound.
XXTwo	seconds	before	the	shot,	the	blinking	and	sound	will	speed	up.	(The	lamp	will	remain	lit	in	case	the	flash	fires.)
zzTo	cancel	shooting	after	you	have	triggered	the	self-timer,	press	the		button.
zzTo	restore	the	original	setting,	choose	[]		
in	step	1.
Still	ImagesMovies
Using	the	Self-Timer	to	Avoid	Camera	ShakeThis	option	delays	shutter	release	until	about	two	seconds	after	you	have	pressed	the	shutter	button.	If	the	camera	is	unsteady	while	you	are	pressing	the	shutter	button,	it	will	not	affect	your	shot.
Configure	the	setting.
zzFollow	step	1	on	=		64	and	choose	[[].
XXOnce	the	setting	is	complete,	[[]	is	displayed.
zzFollow	step	2	on	=		64	to	shoot.    
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Customizing	the	Self-TimerYou	can	specify	the	delay	(0	–	30	seconds)	and	number	of	shots	(1	–	10).
1	 Choose	[$].
zzFollowing	step	1	on	=		64,	choose	[$]	and	press	the		button.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzTurn	the		dial	to	set	the	delay.	Press	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	specify	the	number	of	shots,	and	then	press	the		button.
XXOnce	the	setting	is	complete,	[$]	is	displayed.
zzFollow	step	2	on	=		64	to	shoot.
•	For	movies	shot	using	the	self-timer,	the	delay	represents	the	delay	before	recording	begins,	but	the	setting	for	the	number	of	shots	has	no	effect.
•	 When	you	specify	multiple	shots,	image	brightness	and	white	balance	are	determined	by	the	first	shot.	More	time	is	required	between	shots	when	the	flash	fires	or	when	you	have	specified	to	take	many	shots.	Shooting	will	stop	automatically	when	the	memory	card	becomes	full.
•	 When	a	delay	longer	than	two	seconds	is	specified,	two	seconds	before	the	shot,	the	lamp	blinking	and	self-timer	sound	will	speed	up.	(The	lamp	will	remain	lit	in	case	the	flash	fires.) 
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Adding a Date Stamp
The	camera	can	add	the	shooting	date	to	images,	in	the	lower-right	corner.
However,	note	that	date	stamps	cannot	be	edited	or	removed,	so	confirm	beforehand	that	the	date	and	time	are	correct	( =		20).
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Date	Stamp]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	choose	the	desired	option	(=		48).
XXOnce	the	setting	is	complete,	[DATE]	is	displayed.
2	 Shoot.
XXAs	you	take	shots,	the	camera	adds	the	shooting	date	or	time	to	the	lower-right	corner	of	images.
zzTo	restore	the	original	setting,	choose	[Off]	in	step	1.
•	 Date	stamps	cannot	be	edited	or	removed.
•	 Shots	taken	without	adding	a	date	stamp	can	be	printed	with	one	as	follows.
However,	adding	a	date	stamp	this	way	to	images	that	already	have	one	may	cause	it	to	be	printed	twice.
-	 Use	the	included	software	to	print	
For	details,	refer	to	the	Software Guide	(=		30).
-	 Print	using	printer	functions	(=		259)
-	 Use	camera	DPOF	print	settings	(=		266)	to	print  
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Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)
Shoot	after	choosing	a	subject	to	focus	on	as	follows.
1	 Specify	Tracking	AF.
zzPress	the		button.
XX[]	is	displayed	in	the	center	of	the	screen.
2	 Choose	a	subject	to	focus	on.
zzAim	the	camera	so	that	[]	is	on	the	desired	subject,	and	then	press	the	shutter	button	halfway.
XXA	blue	frame	is	displayed,	and	the	camera	will	keep	the	subject	in	focus	and	image	brightness	adjusted	(Servo	AF).
3	 Shoot.
zzPress	the	shutter	button	all	the	way	down	to	shoot.
zzPress	the		button	to	cancel	Tracking	A F.
•	Tracking	may	not	be	possible	when	subjects	are	too	small	or	move	too	rapidly,	or	when	subject	color	or	brightness	matches	that	of	the	background	too	closely. 
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Using Face ID
If	you	register	a	person	ahead	of	time,	the	camera	will	detect	that	person’s	face,	and	prioritize	focus,	brightness,	and	color	for	that	person	when	shooting.	In		mode,	the	camera	can	detect	babies	and	children	based	on	registered	birthdays	and	optimize	settings	for	them	when	shooting.
This	function	is	also	useful	when	searching	for	a	specific	registered	person	among	a	large	number	of	images	(=		181).
Personal	Information
•	 Information	such	as	images	of	a	face	(face	info)	registered	with	Face	ID,	and	personal	information	(name,	birthday)	will	be	saved	on	the	camera.	Additionally,	when	registered	people	are	detected,	their	names	will	be	recorded	in	still	images.	When	using	the	Face	ID	function,	be	careful	when	sharing	the	camera	or	images	with	others,	and	when	posting	images	online	where	many	others	can	view	them.
•	 When
	disposing	of	a	camera	or	transferring	it	to	another	person	after	using	Face	ID,	be	sure	to	erase	all	information	(registered	faces,	names,	and	birthdays)	from	the	camera	(=		79).
Registering Face ID Information
You	can	register	information	(face	info,	name,	birthday)	for	up	to	12	people	to	use	with	Face	ID.
1	 Access	the	setting	screen.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Face	ID	Settings]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	press	the		button	(=		48). 
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Using	Face	ID
zzPress	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	choose	[Add	to	Registry],	and	then	choose	[Add	a	New	Face].
2	 Register	face	information.
zzAim	the	camera	so	that	the	face	of	the	person	you	want	to	register	is	inside	the	gray	frame	at	the	center	of	the	screen.
zzA	white	frame	on	the	person’s	face	indicates	that	the	face	is	recognized.	Make	sure	a	white	frame	is	displayed	on	the	face,	and	then	shoot.
zzIf	the	face	is	not	recognized,	you	cannot	register	face	information.
3	 Save	the	settings.
zzAfter	[Register?]	is	displayed,	press	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	choose	[OK],	and	then	press	the		button. 
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